C. S. Lewis wrote: Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than moral busybodies. The robber baron’s cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for [...]
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Peeling Back The State Of The Union
During Mr. Obama’s speech last Tuesday I had had an internal debate with myself; I could not reconcile which was worse, the state of the union or the State of the Union Address. I witnessed the gesticulating, pontificating, banging on the podium, and the little street-posture shimmy that not only was undignified but utterly embarrassing [...]
America: love it or don’t come
I was speaking to someone who immigrated here nearly 20 years ago and by any stretch of the imagination, America has been good to the person. This wasn’t the first time we’ve talked, but each time we do, they make a reference to “their country,” and this morning was no different. The problem is, when [...]
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