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Don’t stretch intent of 14th Amendment; let the states decide
Sunday, March 31, 2013
In the case of Hollingsworth vs. Perry, argued Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to declare same-sex marriage a right in all 50 states. It should not.
Longer day in class, true school ‘year’ are keys to improvement, curbing brain-drain
Sunday, March 31, 2013
There are many factors that challenge the core task of improving and maximizing school performance. Fortunately, there is no shortage of “good” ideas to address these and other challenges; but there also is no panacea.
Movement poses challenge for those of traditional faiths
Sunday, March 31, 2013
With the issue of same-sex marriage argued before the Supreme Court and raging elsewhere in America, a question: Is it possible to be a traditional Christian or Muslim or Orthodox Jew — and hold to one’s faith on what constitutes marriage — and not be considered a bigot?
Foreign workers can aid economy
Sunday, March 31, 2013
As Washington debates how to fix America’s broken immigration system, the time has come for realistic solutions that will both strengthen national security and boost economic growth. Immigration reform is essential for creating a more healthy U.S. economy.
Ending a life with dignity intact
Sunday, March 24, 2013
We believe physician aid in dying is a beneficial way for terminal patients to end their lives without pain and suffering, with their dignity intact, and at their own hand.
Doctor’s sanction is akin to killing
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Intolerable pain is not an apparent influence, but there is no solid evidence revealing that patients who opt for physician-assisted suicide are depressed. The motivation behind the choice is, rather, the patient’s desire to gain control over how and when they die. But should they have this control?
Gap between men’s, women’s pay is not as large as stated
Sunday, March 24, 2013
The National Committee for Pay Equity, citing a Census Bureau number, says women receive only 77 percent of men’s earnings. What many people don’t know is that this is a cherry-picked number and the idea that it’s an accurate measure of discrimination is grossly misleading.
Dying might be a lesser evil
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Throughout our lives we make every decision for ourselves, so why should that change when it is time to face death? If patients are ready and willing to face death with both arms outstretched, they should certainly have the right to do so.
Strengthening middle class through marriage can be a bipartisan goal
Sunday, March 24, 2013
There’s no more important ingredient for success,” President Obama suggested, “nothing that would be more important for us reducing violence than strong, stable families — which means we should do more to promote marriage and encourage fatherhood.” You don’t have to be a Democrat, or a Republican, to recognize that President Obama is right.
Distrust of governing bodies is behind the opposition to fracking
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Those who oppose resource development do not care that experienced oil- and gas-trained engineers in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation spent more than three years evaluating past production procedures in order to develop stringent regulations to govern future development in New York.
Biggest threat of guns overlooked — suicide
Sunday, March 24, 2013
In the intense debate on gun violence and mental illness, with a focus on the extremely rare event of mass murders, what is lost in the conversation and debate is the serious suicide epidemic we experience in the United States every year due to gun violence.
Fracking waste is profitable toxin for disposal facilities
Sunday, March 24, 2013
But Wall Street is soaring, the fracked oil wells in North Dakota are booming, hedge fund managers are making bonuses of millions of dollars, and we spend billions keeping the peace around the world, sending our aircraft carriers out (at six inches per gallon of fuel) to keep an eye on terrorists that threaten our liberty. So, what’s the problem? The problem is that this kind of resource distribution is unsustainable.
Government’s biofuel mandate causing destruction of nation’s prairies
Sunday, March 17, 2013
This pasture destruction not only will almost surely lead to higher beef and milk prices, but to serious environmental harm.
Redefining marriage is not a job for the government
Sunday, March 17, 2013
The nationwide creation of same-sex marriage seems all but inevitable. At least that’s what many journalists, pundits and activists would have us believe. But nothing could be further from the truth.
Every level of society should serve when country is at war
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Today in the place of any required or expected equality of sacrifice, we have substituted the ornamental “patriotism” of Old Glory lapel pins and bumper stickers.
