Posted on July 4, 2022 by
Dick .
"Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong."
James Bryce
It is fitting on the 246th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to reflect on what it means to be an American patriot.
Survey any random group …
Posted on June 27, 2022 by
Dick .
Be Careful What You Wish For
“Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful.”
Margaret J. Wheatley
Last week, to the dismay of Democrats, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending a women constitutional right for an abortion. The Court’s …
Posted on December 15, 1993 by
Dick .
“Democracy arises out of the notion that those who are equal in any respect are equal in all respects”
Aristotle
America’s political system was built on the canons of democracy, equality and liberty. Yet, while each is vital to a free society, they are unique and strange bedfellows, frequently at odds with …
Posted on October 8, 1989 by
Dick .
“It is harder to preserve than obtain liberty.”
Voltaire
The past decade has witnessed an alarming trend emerging on the American political landscape. Activist forces on both the left and the right have become increasingly outspoken in their efforts to justify the limitation or surrender of fundamental rights in the name of …