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Bismarck, Prussia’s Iron Chancellor, once said, “Laws are like sausages. It’s better not to see them being made.” In the case (more…)

The one health care lesson the Congress should have learned in crafting their “reform” bill is the most fundamental tenet of medicine: do no harm. (more…)

The current saga of Roman Polanski, who aspires to the lofty category of “artist,” reminds us of the old Puritan suspicion of actors as immoral. It may shock people of all persuasions to learn (more…)

The secular progressive movement has been effective in limiting the spiritual component of issues from being more significant (more…)

John Lennon’s 1971 lyrics to “Imagine” reflected the head Beatle’s lofty idealism — which was embraced by many, while others attacked (more…)

Certain words and concepts seem to have fallen out of favor these days. Take for example, the word restraint. We are used to hearing plenty (more…)

And whatever happened to Cleary?Okay, what do Arlo Guthrie; Joan Baez; Richie Havens; Ravi Shankar; Santana; Grateful Dead; (more…)

In recent years several major metropolitan newspapers have gone out of business and more have cut back considerably on their coverage. (more…)

“Modern English . . . is full of bad habits which spread by imitation . . . If one gets rid of these habits one can think more clearly (more…)

Both William Clinton and Barack Obama have called for a national dialogue on race. (more…)

Recently I attended a wedding of a friend at church, followed by the customary reception. After a delightful meal, some charming (more…)

Dr. George Tiller’s murder in cold blood at a Wichita church today should shock the conscience and grieve the heart of every (more…)

National Review listed James Burnham’s “Suicide of the West” as one of the top 10 books that nudged America toward political conservatism (more…)

What some people won’t say about themselves with bumper stickers or tee shirts. I saw a charming one and an infuriating one this week. (more…)

He is risen! Hallelujah! In reading the letter of Jesus Christ to Sardis (Rev 3:1) , I came across this: “I see right through your work. (more…)