Syndicated Columns
Keeping Guns Away From the Most Dangerous
Hooray! America has just set a new record. Want to guess what it is? Record breaking high school math scores, you say? Nope. Maybe a record number of workers pulling themselves out of poverty or a banner year for a decline in infectious diseases? No and no.
Read MoreSaying Goodbye to 2017, With High Hopes For 2018
Terror attacks on American soil, mass murders in church, widespread serial sexual assaults, unwarranted police shootings, continued gang activity in major cities, nationwide political schisms – news headlines during 2017 were both frightening and disheartening. So, will 2018 be any better? The truth? It depends on us. All of us.
Read MoreToys That Can Spy
Beware the holiday gifts that can spy on you. Sound like an overly dire warning, you say? Well, in this ever-more-internet-connected world it might surprise you how many of those wish list gifts come with a tantalizing lure for criminals.
Read MoreSanctuary City Policies Can Put Us All At Risk
Laws are a necessary evil in civilized society. You obey the laws and the government will do its best to protect you and yours. But what happens when there’s a conflict between a state and a federal law? That is the situation across America today. So far six states: California, Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, Oregon…
Read MoreSo, Where’s That Wall?
It has been nearly a year since Donald J. Trump assumed the office of the presidency of the United States. So, where’s that wall he promised voters?
Read MoreLessons From Manson
This is not another column meant to revive the nation’s long fascination with Charles Manson. Countless articles have appeared about the evil and murderous mastermind and the seven murders associated with his name. This column is written to remind society what can create such a monster. By now you have likely read about Manson’s uncaring…
Read MoreA Pause, Please, in the Sex Talk
Americans have been left breathless with all the talk of sexual improprieties over the last few months. Sexual harassment, sex acts with under aged kids, sexual assault, even rape. Allegations, admissions, apologies and confusion reign. Let’s take a collective deep breath and reflect for a moment. What are we to make of all this, what…
Read MoreThe Myth of Veterans and Crime
As we mark Veteran’s Day 2017 let’s do more than just thank a military member for their service. Let’s all do our part to erase some of the persistent myths about our returning veterans. First, military training and exposure to combat does not create the wacko battle-scarred solider so often depicted by Hollywood, nor does…
Read MoreHow Many Tyra Pattersons Are There?
It’s one of those criminal cases that makes you shake your head in disbelief. Within a few weeks 42-year-old Tyra Patterson will be released from an Ohio prison after serving 23 years for a murder she is now widely believed not to have committed. She will have spent more than half her life behind bars. …
Read MoreLet’s Ban Secret Sex Harassment Settlements
What do the late Fox CEO Roger Ailes, former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly, movie producer Harvey Weinstein, President Bill Clinton, Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, comedian Bill Cosby and entertainer Michael Jackson have in common? Each man arranged to pay out beaucoup bucks to people who accused them of sexual assault or sexual…
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