Immigration Chaos
Immigration is in the news these days, but not for the typical reasons. Usually, we are discussing immigration reform because a bill has been filed or a “Gang of 8” has decided to push legislation for...
They Always Want More
Mention the word appeasement, especially when talking about foreign policy, and most people rightly assume that appeasement leads to more aggression. But it can also be said that compromise with many...
Greece and Demographics
When Greece decided to default on its payment to the International Monetary Fund, there were all sorts of economic commentaries. As accurate as they were, they usually don’t tell the whole story from...
Not the End Game
There aren’t many times in life when a person hopes, really hopes, and prays fervently that they are wrong about something. Now is one of those times for me. I had hoped that if same-marriage were eve...
Unconstitutional Government
Here’s a suggestion. Read Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution and then compare it to the government we have today. The framers set forth what is the legitimate role for the federal government. Y...
Guns and Youth
Whenever we have a shooting in America, there is the inevitable call for more gun control. And the focus is usually on the guns rather than the people who are using the guns. In his new book, American...
Death of the Death Penalty
The death penalty is dying a slow death. Last month, Nebraska became the 19th state in the country to end the practice of capital punishment. The legislature voted to abolish the death penalty and was...
Tax Exemptions
Congress may soon have a debate about tax exemptions. Senator Mike Lee has introduced the First Amendment Defense Act. This would protect religious institutions from losing their tax-exempt status if...
Freedom to Advocate
Words mean something, especially in a landmark court case dealing with the legalization of same sex marriage. Justice Anthony Kennedy writing for the majority of the Supreme Court acknowledged that: “...
Roberts' Dissent
Last Friday morning the Supreme Court announced its decision. It found a sweeping “right” to same-sex marriage nationwide, in every state, even those whose laws specify otherwise. The White House ref...
Obamacare Decision
The Supreme Court decision last week on Obamacare raised legitimate concerns about the role of the court in its interpretation of congressional legislation. Chief Justice John Roberts writing for the...
Marriage Decision Dissent
The Supreme Court marriage decision announced last Friday has brought rejoicing from homosexuals as well as concern from most Christians and traditionalists. The 5-4 decision could have easily been a...
