A country is defined by its borders, its language and its culture. If any one of the three is not well defined or artificially created there will never be a real cultural identity or any real national unity. A prime example of this was the … [Read more...]
A Blog about Blogs
As you can see from this page, I seldom write blogs. I have been told that in order to garner a following one should blog at least several times a week. I must confess I’m not looking for a following as much as I’m looking for a platform … [Read more...]
The Culture of Violence
It is November 7, 2017. America wakes up to yet more sordid details about the murder of at least 26 people in a Texas church just two days ago. At least 20 more were wounded. Whole families were slaughtered. Most of the victims were white, … [Read more...]
To the NFL
You may hate Trump and the weapon of choice is the ballot box. Use it. But to disrespect the flag you disrespect the very institution of government that gives you the privilege to earn millions playing a game. If you are protesting the … [Read more...]
The Death of Blind Justice and the Tyranny of Personal Opinion
The symbol of a blindfolded woman holding a scale and a sword is commonly associated with true justice. The blindfold represents impartiality, the scale represents the weight of evidence, and the sword represents punishment. The Sixth … [Read more...]