Category Archives: Political Culture

America is sharply divided over such issues as the role of religion in our political decisions, the special status of “traditional” marriage, sexual morality, abortion, and many other ethical issues. These cultural factors have a major influence on our political decisions. We cannot hope to have good politicis until we first have a correct political culture.

2012 in review

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 2,200 views in 2012. If every person who reached the … Continue reading →

Posted in Political Culture

HATE SPEECH vs. FREE SPEECH

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

What is “Hate Speech?” Here is one definition from Wikipedia: In law, hate speech is any speech, gesture or conduct, writing, or display which is forbidden because it may incite violence or prejudicial action against or by a protected individual … Continue reading →

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INFANTILE VOTERS

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

New born babies cry when they are hungry, need their diapers changed, are tired or uncomfortable.  All parents understand this and eagerly do whatever they can to provide for the baby’s needs.  That is what love means: the needs of … Continue reading →

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RELIGION IN SCHOOL

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

Religion cannot be taught in public schools because the First Amendment to the Constitution demands “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.”  One of the primary causes of Europeans fleeing to the wilderness of North America was … Continue reading →

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FREEDOM TO FAIL

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

Famous mountaineer, George Mallory, chose to climb Mt. Everest in the 1920’s and died in the attempt.  He was free to make that choice and suffered the results.  His widowed wife and family suffered from his loss.  If others had … Continue reading →

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