It can't be just me. The recent case surrounding 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan, a girl in desperate need of a lung transplant is shining a Bat signal-like light on this administration's ideological priorities. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has essentially stated, 'oh well, my … [Read more...]
Judge orders defendant to decrypt files: Unconstitutional or not?
June 5, 2013 by
I remember reading about this story some time back. It's quite the legal conundrum and has multiple facets which will set precedent for years to come which makes it important to get right the first time. (Wired) -- If a judge orders you to decrypt the only existing copies of incriminating files, … [Read more...]
Open Thread — Parental consent
June 4, 2013 by 16 Comments
Is there a legitimate reason abortion defenders fight to limit or eliminate parental notification laws? … [Read more...]
Is equal opportunity incompatible with freedom?
June 4, 2013 by 6 Comments
When I first heard it suggested that equal opportunity is incompatible with freedom, I literally shook my head. I said to myself, "self, that's preposterous!" This seemingly counterintuitive notion was offered in the comment section of an economics blog I highly recommend: Economics For … [Read more...]
We need more… (fill in the blank)
June 3, 2013 by 2 Comments
Why do some people feel the need to say something like "we need more women at the table..." or whatever demographic when referring to the political arena? I, for one, have no interest in a candidate's demographic when I consider them for my vote. To me, whether they have ovaries or dark skin is … [Read more...]
The “Challenge” to Christians
June 3, 2013 by 7 Comments
I tend to follow Atheist bloggers because I believe it is important to familiarize yourself with multiple points of view which are contrary to your own. Anyway, I read the following post, a challenge to Christians in an Atheist's blog I happened upon via Twitter a few months back. In it, the … [Read more...]
Detroit’s Debt
June 2, 2013 by 3 Comments
By TerranceH I haven't written anything in awhile due to lack of inspiration, but an article in today's Detroit Free Press gave me just the spur I needed to get back in the saddle. It's about the City of Detroit and its $17 billion debt. Soon, Detroit may hold the title for the … [Read more...]
Which religion cares most?
June 1, 2013 by 6 Comments
I don't recall where I found this picture. The measure of which religious persuasion cares most, apparently, is determined by how much money was given to the man with the sign. Advocates for ending homelessness generally caution against giving cash to the homeless but instead donate to … [Read more...]
Freethinkers
May 31, 2013 by 5 Comments
Question to self-identified 'Freethinkers': What is a Freethinker? What distinguishes Freethinkers from others? … [Read more...]
“Homeless” to soon be a protected class in Connecticut
May 31, 2013 by 23 Comments
Conn. lawmakers are on the verge of making it a hate crime to 'intimidate or harass' the homeless. Let me be clear up front. It's obviously wrong to intimidate or harass anyone, more so the more vulnerable among us. I have stated previously that I oppose the idea of hate crimes in the first … [Read more...]
Attention Pro-Aborts
May 30, 2013 by 5 Comments
Below is a list of don't-dos from Just Say No To Abortion, a pro-life blog. I see these kinds of posts now and then but most often the list of dont's are points that I never make nor do I hear others who share my views make. This one, however, is spot on with the kinds of things pro-abortion … [Read more...]
Birth rates and abortion rates
May 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Some on the pro-abortion choice will try to correlate the states with the highest teen birth rates to the fact that they are by and large the states with the most religious population. This is meant, I presume, to show some double-standard when it comes to the "religious-right" and their ideas … [Read more...]
Reader Poll: Should Marijuana Be Legal For Recreational Consumption?
May 29, 2013 by 13 Comments
For the sake of this discussion, I do not include medicinal marijuana for consideration. Personally, I'm not committed to either side here and have no dog in this fight. I don't see myself becoming a consumer if it becomes legal either. I could be swayed to either position. … [Read more...]
There’s no scientific evidence for the resurrection, so what now?
May 29, 2013 by 5 Comments
Why is it difficult to believe the resurrection of Jesus was an historical fact? Is it because there's no scientific evidence? Is it because we have to rely on testimony, which may be inaccurate? Is it because sages today aren't resurrected? I can sympathize, to a point. I do think the … [Read more...]
This is Memorial Day
May 27, 2013 by 5 Comments
Whenever I reflect on my life's regrets, there is always the same one at the top of the list. It's also probably the only thing which isn't frivolous in nature. I regret not joining the military when I had the opportunity. The sad part is there wasn't just a single opportunity, I could have … [Read more...]
Happy Memorial Day Weekend
May 25, 2013 by 1 Comment
Everyone, including myself, is susceptible to selfishness. When holidays arrive, we are prone to not really appreciating why we should even have the holiday in the first place. Why do we celebrate Memorial day? Because people much more brave than ourselves had knowingly risked -- and subsequently … [Read more...]
Are homosexuals immune from the law?
May 23, 2013 by 6 Comments
In a previous post I outed liberal media outlet Think Progress for using intentionally misleading headlines to stir up support for 18 year-old Kate Hunt who was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a minor. The headline read: Florida Teen Expelled, Charged With Felony For Lesbian … [Read more...]
Why did Jesus have to be raised?
May 22, 2013 by 28 Comments
This is meant for skeptics and critics of Christianity; it's not a theological question. Thinking back on alternate explanations of the accounts of Jesus' life in the Gospel accounts, there seems to be somewhat of a consensus (among skeptics) that miracles were needed to gain credibility in order … [Read more...]
Why don’t abortion clinics advertise more?
May 21, 2013 by 2 Comments
Ever notice that abortion clinics don't advertise that they perform abortions either on the building or in ads on TV? The suspected response is that they do so much more than abortions for mothers. But if we look at the figures, abortion agencies like Planned Parenthood need abortion just … [Read more...]
Florida teen expelled, arrested — Think Progress lies about why
May 20, 2013 by 54 Comments
Not that I expected any less: (ThinkProgress) -- A Florida family says their 18-year-old daughter was charged with a felony and expelled from high school as a result of a consensual, same-sex relationship with another student. Kaitlyn Hunt started dating a female classmate at the beginning of the … [Read more...]
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