Government
President or Dictator?
09/2020
I had a weird dream last night. It was violent and bloody (and I'm sure you would like details), but it made me think about governmental power. Over the past four years, many have feared Trump would take on dictatorial powers. Read More...
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What Principles do You Live By?
03/2020
John Lord, a historian of the late 19th century, in his chapter on the Greek war for independence says, "Men are nothing; principles [of life] are everything." In context, Lord was speaking of war, but I see a challenge to think of this statement in light of the Corona virus (CV19). Read More...
Could Justice Roy Moore be Right?
05/2017
This morning I heard Christian conservative talk show host Sandy Rios interview Justice Roy Moore from Alabama. Many may know him from a series of court cases and much controversy several years back regarding a Ten Commandments memorial that he set up in his courthouse or the more recent refusal to bow to the Federal Supreme Court ruling on same sex marriage. He is now back in the news having again been suspended without pay from his duties as judge until the end of his term. In response to this, he has retired from his appointment and is now running for the U.S. Senate. Many consider him a kook, but could he be right? Read More...
Election Issues
12/2011
Current campaign speeches reflect many issues - and education sometimes makes the list! However I believe it more central than the time it is given. Here is why...
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Character Mediates Liberty
10/2011
We all want liberty... as long as society seems to be under control. When crime and corruption abound, we cry for government to exercise more power. You see, personal liberty and governmental control are the two sides of a balance scale...
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The Next U.S. President and His Educational Agenda
08/2011
What will the next president do regarding public education? Continue to standardize it under bureaurocratic control or allow it to diversify under parent discernment?
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