Apparently, Ron Paul promotes “crazy” conspiracy theories. What frequently goes unasked is, in comparison to what? Continue reading
The current president, Barack Obama, asserted: “I have to side with Justice Breyer’s view of the Constitution—that it is not a static but rather a living document, and must be read [by the judiciary] in the context of an ever-changing world.” But something that can be endlessly reinterpreted can’t have definite meaning. And something so vague is contrary to what the Founding generation thought a Constitution was. Continue reading
Philosopher Sam Harris says we need government to address wealth inequality and social shortsightedness. I question the premises in support of that conclusion. Continue reading
Can the United Nations and President Obama send American troops to war without asking Congress? Continue reading
Where is the left on US military action in Libya? Continue reading
I demand answers from President Obama after he has authorized US military action against Libya without congressional approval. Continue reading
Yes: Bullying often involves behavior that would constitute serious crime in the adult world, and we should punish it vigorously. Continue reading
Journalist Ron Rosenbaum castigates atheists as believers in a religion of science. I argue that he’s wrong. Continue reading
