Whether I speak in terms of what is considered to be important in terms of sexuality (or pretentiously called eros), or whether I present it in terms of a Brian De Palma movie about fate, apparently I must present it terms of the Republicans seeking the nomination in order to be take seriously. But . . . . Continue Reading »
I trust I am not the only person to find this sturdy rendition of Genevan Psalm 24 especially inspiring. Confessing that the earth is the LORD’s and the fulness thereof seems like a good way to close out a week.? La Terre au Seigneur appartient ? MT from joe-topc on . . . . Continue Reading »
I never understood why Obamacarians taxed durable medical equipment as part of the package. I mean, if you want to cut medical costs, wouldn’t a new tax increase prices? Unless, you want to inhibit access to these treatment modalities...but Obamacarians are sooo . . . . Continue Reading »
This is so awful and tells us the state of discrimination and loathing faced by people with disabilities. Apparently so-called “wrongful life” lawsuits are epidemic in Israel—wherein parents sue in the name of their child because a disability went undetected in . . . . Continue Reading »
In today’s On the Square feature, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput reflects on Catholics and the American future : My theme tonight focuses on Catholics and the American future. But sometimes the best way to look at the future is through the lens of the past. One of the most sacred symbols of the . . . . Continue Reading »
David Brooks explains which types of inequality are socially acceptable and which are not in America: Academic inequality is socially acceptable. It is perfectly fine to demonstrate that you are in the academic top 1 percent by wearing a Princeton, Harvard or Stanford sweatshirt. [ . . . ] Fitness . . . . Continue Reading »
Woman Up Public Discourse , Mary Rose Somarriba Black, Asian teens less likely than whites to abuse drugs, study concludes Boston Herald , Jay Price Study Finds Signs of Awareness in 3 Vegetative Patients New York Times , Benedict Carey Senate Panel Okays Repeal of Defense of Marriage Act . . . . Continue Reading »
HERE’S an introduction to one issue among several we will discuss. . . . . Continue Reading »
[Note: This is a reprint of an article I wrote for Veteran’s Day in 2009.] “Thank you for your service,” they say, as they shake our hands and pat our backs. We smile and thank them for their gratitude and try to think of something else to talk about. These encounters with strangers . . . . Continue Reading »
On second thought, I’ve decided Perry is getting something of a raw deal (including from me - mea culpa.) Perry spaced on the name of an agency he wanted to eliminate. It was pretty ugly on live television, but that is the kind of stuff that happens to people. Last week I . . . . Continue Reading »
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