Tempest over the Bergdahl deal is mostly irrelevant
This war has to be ended, and closure has to be effected. And that includes the return of our only American soldier in captivity — regardless of the details of his capture.
Myles Spicer
Obama chooses to talk strong and carry a small stick
Americans have had their fill of misguided wars and fruitless military interventions dating back decades — at least to Vietnam. Obama has essentially said: “Enough.”
The NRA is right — and that’s why it’s wrong
It is people who kill, not guns; and mental illness is a major cause of such mass shootings. But the NRA shouldn’t assume Americans can handle so many guns.
Some casual observations on growing old
Reviewing my journey to this condition has been interesting and awakening to me. Let me explain.
Why conservative vitriol against Obama goes over the top
Conservatives have made a concerted effort to trace any and all negative events in the country back to the White House.
Three violent issues — one potential solution
The major reasons for the high incident of drug-related incarceration are the rules established from “war on drugs” laws, long mandatory-sentence requirements, and the “three strikes” laws.
Sometimes the bad guys win — and worse
The assault-weapon ban has such powerful logic, it is amazing it has developed such strong resistance.
Resolving the journalism vs. justice argument isn’t always easy
When justice meets journalism, an early question these days is this: What is a journalist?
Why today’s seniors object to the dissolution of Medicare
Why would today’s seniors fight against a legislation that was not even relevant to them? Here are a few good reasons.
Can we avoid sequester? Don’t count on it
There are few, if any, meaningful spending cuts that can be accomplished with the current budget as it is structured; and none realistically can be deficit-neutral.
Benghazi as metaphor: More lessons for our politicians
Most Americans are tired of the politicization of tragic events such as the killing of U.S. diplomatic personnel in Benghazi.
It is time to repeal the Second Amendment
Beyond the confusion over the way the amendment is written, there are several other excellent reasons to repeal it.
Putting the state on the plate has significant benefits
There are at least three good reasons for the government to act to help its citizens make better food choices.
Voter ID amendment runs contrary to American history and constitutional traditions
If you cherish American history, recall that it has been a continuum of inclusion, greater voting rights, expanding the franchise, and encouraging wider participation.
Why today’s seniors should object to the dissolution of Medicare
Although Rep. Paul Ryan’s plan wouldn’t affect today’s retirees, there are multiple reasons for them to lead the opposition.
Six reasons why Obama will win re-election
Despite Mitt Romney’s huge campaign chest and a still-weak economy, he likely will not be able to unseat the president.
Why one political junkie is opting out of the scene
Politics in today’s America (especially presidential politics) is so unbecoming, so unattractive, so exhausting, so … well, you get the idea.
Presidential elections have become an obscene morass of money, negativism
The trend seems to be a further decline each election cycle, and amelioration or improvement is nowhere in sight.
‘Attack on religion’ issue is a solution in search of a problem
Never, in the history of our nation, have our citizens enjoyed so much freedom — and in more ways than ever before.