The Death Penalty vs the Right to Life

I’d like to have an honest discussion on a topic that struck me today in a different manner than it ever has.  The Death Penalty vs the Right to Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

I should state that I have always been in favor of the death penalty.  Yes, I know there may [...]

Obama plays “Hide the Somali”

There is no evident compelling reason for Mr. Warsame to be given a civil trial. [...]

What If?

No taxes could be levied at the federal level. [...]

GOP Senators Introduce National ‘Right-to-Work’ Bill to Restrict Unions

Congratulations are in order to these fine men: Senator Jim DeMint was joined by seven other co-sponsors of SB 504, including Sens. Tom Coburn, R-Okla.; Orrin Hatch, R-Utah; Mike Lee, R-Utah; Rand Paul, R-Ky.; James Risch, R-Idaho; Pat Toomey, R-Pa.; and David Vitter, R-La. Thank you, Senators, for doing what needs to be done!

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WHAT IF?

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America is hurting, and most of that hurt is directly caused by actions taken by our own government. Their goal was admirable, I am sure, but the results have been anything but admirable. I believe our citizenship, that part that pays attention to politics and current events, knows things are wildly out of control, [...]

A WORLD WITHOUT RULERS

What is it that Americans REALLY want?  Do we want strength in our leadership or do we want pampering?  Do we see a big government as a strong government, or do we see a big government weakened by its size?  Do we want quality health care for those who can afford it or do [...]

Compassion vs Cruelty

I am always in favor of helping anyone who needs help.  I am in favor of supporting them until they can get on their feet.  I would prefer this were done privately whereby it would be voluntary giving out of love rather than by force of law.  But even I, a person who opposes big [...]

Morality, Force and Sacrifice

from the Dharma Press:  http://thedharmapress.wordpress.com/2009/11/25/objectivist-morality/

[This fits in nicely with our 3 pages: Morality, Force, Sacrifice.]

Many people disagree with Ayn Rand’s objectivist philosophy, especially when it comes to the issue of morality. How can there be only one true moral code, when people have such [...]

Cash for Clunkers Cluelessness

I received this in an email and found some food for thought. I think others may too.

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The numbers I checked out are okay except I can’t verify the $1 Billion to run the program. I suspect that is way off base. There was an article that said [...]

Equal Pay for Equal Work

President Obama on January 29,2009 signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Bill and made remarks that included “…..it’s bad for business to pay somebody less because of their gender or their age or their race or their ethnicity, religion or disability; and that justice isn’t about some abstract legal theory, or footnote in a [...]