Recent Blog Posts

The Senate confirmation process through which we recently passed was a test of our American experiment. In regard to the character of the nominee, the President, the Senate, and many of the people themselves, America failed the test.

When we twist morality to serve politics, we damage even more than individuals; we threaten the society upon which all our hopes for human betterment depend.

When disrespect flourishes on the national stage it trickles down into daily life.   Our leaders in politics, the media, business, associations, and religion should be exemplars of the behavior we need to foster in civic life.   Disrespect teaches, and its lessons are hard to unlearn.  Respect is the only antidote. 

Those tempted to send nasty tweets or hurl hate at others, should think not just about how good it feels but about what good it does.  Tearing us apart to save us is irresponsible. Freedom demands more.