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FOUND WANTING

Posted on February 20, 2012

When Britain was faced with either going to war to protect Czechoslovakia or giving in to Hitler’s demands, they chose appeasement.[i]  The cheering throng welcomed Britain’s Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain home and rejoiced in his promise that by giving in … Continue reading →

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OBAMACARE

Posted on February 13, 2012

Our society, as all others have, must face the question: what level of care should we provide to those who are unable to care for themselves?  Sometimes that inability is due to conditions beyond anyone’s control—such as ill health or … Continue reading →

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PAYING OFF THE PRAETORIAN GUARD

Posted on February 6, 2012

As Rome changed from a Kingdom to a Republic and finally to an Empire, individual political rights steadily declined.  In the Empire, the Emperor ruled autocratically, arbitrarily killing any who opposed—or who were suspected of opposing—him.  The legislative powers held … Continue reading →

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NABOTH’S VINEYARD

Posted on January 30, 2012

The Old Testament tells the story of Ahab and his wife Jezebel and how they got Naboth’s Vineyard.  (Ahab was the king of Northern Israel around 850 B.C.)  Naboth had the misfortune of having a vineyard next to the palace.  … Continue reading →

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FAIR SHARE vs. PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

Posted on January 23, 2012

I want a “Fair Share.”  Anything less would be—by the very definition of the term—less than “Fair.”  A society where some do not receive a “Fair Share” is—again by definition—not “Fair.”  It follows from the definition itself that, because all … Continue reading →

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