I seldom agree with Cal Thomas, the syndicated editorial writer. However, his piece titled, Wage War on Radical Islamists, which appeared in the 13 November 2009 issue of the Lansing State Journal, raised a valid point. That is, we in America do need to fear being killed by radicals.
His editorial centered upon the recent massacre on [...]
Entries from November 14th, 2009
Radical Thinking
November 14th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Editorial, Politics and Social Issues, Uncategorized
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Thank You For Your Service
November 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Editorial, Politics and Social Issues, photography
In 1968, at the age of 18, I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Four years later I was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant. I did not serve in combat but I did serve overseas. I am proud to have been a Marine.
Occasionally I meet people who, upon learning I was a [...]
Tags:American·Atomic Bomb·digital photography·dissent·dissent decree·Los Alamos·Marine Corps·Meaning·military·New Mexico·Oppenheimer·photograph·photography·politics·soldier·Trinity·veteran·veterans day·War
What is Socialism?
November 9th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Editorial, Politics and Social Issues, crime
From where Kate and I were sitting we couldn’t help hearing their conversation. The two couples, like us, were in the railcar at Clara’s Depot restaurant, for a late Sunday afternoon dinner. One of the men asked the other couple, “What do you think about this health care thing?” One of the women replied. “It [...]
