Police agencies increasingly make use of raiding tactics when they suspect the presence of drugs or guns. My thoughts on this police tactic, and its consequences, are below: Read the rest of this entry »
All to often, a horrible crime is committed, and the news media seizes upon a “likely suspect.” This person then has their name dragged through the mud, and is harassed 24/7, only to be proven innocent at a later date. When that happens, the media circus dies down, and this innocent person is left with little to no recourse. Such a situation undermines justice in the worst way, and we as a society really should respect the “innocent until proven guilty” rule: Read the rest of this entry »
I’ve noticed that in our society, we seem to be in a “race to the bottom,” insofar as civility and politeness are concerned. This is especially true when it comes to debating politically or otherwise contentious issues. Allow me to explain why I see this as a problem: Read the rest of this entry »
It may be obvious to some, but I though I would make the fact clear: Just about every hot button issue, ranging from abortion, to capital punishment, all involve a “balancing test”: Read the rest of this entry »
This article addresses my thoughts on the issue of labor unions Read the rest of this entry »
I am ardently opposed to capital punishment for a variety of reasons, as discussed below: Read the rest of this entry »
Although I am generally in favor of a smaller government that intervenes less in the daily lives of its citizens, I am in favor of having well funded public schools, that all citizens pay to support. I explain my reasons for this below: Read the rest of this entry »
This article addresses my thoughts on the issue of gun control. Read the rest of this entry »
I believe that a woman has the right to have an abortion during the early phases of pregnancy, if she so chooses. At the same time, I personally dislike abortion outside of a few narrow circumstances, and hope that a girlfriend/wife of mine is never in the position of choosing to have an abortion. Additional information about my thoughts on this issue are below: Read the rest of this entry »