Syndicated Columns
Let’s Drain the Congressional Money Spending Swamp
Whether you believe the involvement of the federal government in our every day lives is a good thing or a bad thing I’m betting we can all agree on one thing. Lawmakers in Washington continue to misspend our money, big time. There ought to be a law but there isn’t. Pork Barrell politics is still…
Read MoreWho Is The Next Mass Shooter
The news alerts us to another mass shooting at _________ fill in the blank. A school, a theater, on a busy street or at a shopping mall and we shake our heads in disbelief. What’s the toll this time – five dead? Ten? Twenty? Who would do such a heartless thing? And, isn’t there a…
Read MoreIn Court Rich People Are Different Than Us
There are as many as 87 women who say Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted them in one way or another. Some charge they were forcibly raped by the 66-year-old ex-movie maker. The now disgraced Weinstein all but admitted his disreputable behavior in a recent interview when he, reportedly, said, “I did offer (women) acting…
Read MoreEvery State Should Adopt ‘Second Look Sentencing’
Do you believe in second chances? To be more specific do you believe in second chances for convicted felons, even those sentenced to life in prison or life without the possibility of parole? Your answer probably depends on details about the original crime committed, right? You might say, “Yes” to a second chance for a…
Read MoreAmerica at 242: A Nation of Self-Imposed Segregation
The editorial cartoon by artist Gary Varvel features what appears to be a bi-racial couple at the maître d’ podium at an upscale restaurant. The caption, quoting the pompous looking greeter, has stuck in my mind ever since I saw the cartoon in my local newspaper. “Dinner for two…Liberal or Conservative Section?” Yes. This is…
Read MoreLet’s Drain the Congressional Money Spending Swamp
Whether you believe the involvement of the federal government in our every day lives is a good thing or a bad thing I’m betting we can all agree on one thing. Lawmakers in Washington continue to misspend our money, big time. There ought to be a law but there isn’t. Pork Barrell politics is still…
Read MoreShame on Washington For Allowing Immigration Mess to Fester
What was that all about? After months of defending his policy that separated children from their illegally immigrating parents, after searing images of crying children being held in chain link cages were met with howls of worldwide disapproval President Trump declared, “We want to keep families together. It’s very important.” Then he signed an executive…
Read MoreTaking Care of Kids Who Witness Death
Normally, small research studies don’t interest me much since they usually don’t include a large cross-section of participants. I mean, how can you reach a generalized conclusion if you have only questioned or studied 20 or 30 people, right? But a newly reported effort from the Boston Reentry Study group caught my attention. During a…
Read MoreA Citizen’s Letter to Robert Mueller
Dear Mr. Robert Mueller: I am neither a democrat or a republican. I am writing as a concerned American to beg you to reveal whether there is any end in sight for your Russia-Trump collusion investigation. We all want to know the truth behind whether President Trump or any of his associates colluded with the…
Read MoreSmart Homes Are Dumb
Smart Homes are dumb. There, I said it. I’m sure those involved in the almost half-billion dollar a year connected-home technology business in the United States won’t be happy with my statement but I’m sticking to my guns. So-called smart technology is not your friend.
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