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Empty promises

He promised to cut the deficit. He added $8T. He promised to build a wall. He only did 458 miles out of 2,000. Most of it was repair or replacement, not new. He promised to make Mexico pay for that wall. They didn’t. We the people did. He promised to unveil a new healthcare plan. It ...

We owe you nothing

You need to read a post from Alfonso Medina, the owner of La Carreta restaurant. In it, he is speaking for all Hispanic immigrants (legal and undocumented). They are going to leave our country if we don’t bend to them and accept the undocumented. He claims they are the saviors of our land. ...

In support of David Blom

I first started getting to know David Blom a couple years ago. His optimism was the first observation I made about him. That he is a good listener was the second. As we talked about the issues of the time, I noticed he was knowledgeable and asked thoughtful questions. Clerking in the ...

When religion rules

Those who think religion should rule totally ignore history. Humanity already tried that. The worst such episode was called The Dark Ages. During that time organized masses of people slaughtered one another while attempting to insure that the religion they chose would set the rules, not only ...

Mother Teresa and the abortion debate

There exist times when we can listen but must also speak; for me, that moment has arrived. Today, abortion, now reduced to a discussion of women’s health, has forgotten the child. Certainly, medical crises may require an abortion; difficult, painful decisions are required of mothers and ...

A plea to vote, from two retirees

We are writing this letter to request that everyone reading takes the time to vote in the 2024 election. The beauty of casting your ballot is only possible when everyone votes for the candidate of their choice so that the majority’s voice is heard. As we have cast our votes consistently over ...