July 31st, 2008 admin
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 »
Posted in Miscellaneous
July 29th, 2008 admin
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 »
Posted in Miscellaneous
July 21st, 2008 admin
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 »
Posted in Miscellaneous
July 6th, 2008 admin
This article addresses my thoughts on the issue of labor unions Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Politics
