Tag Archives: politics
Would the “Real” Publius Agree? The Founders’ Intent and the Lost Art of Pragmatism
I’ve flirted with the idea of abandoning the “Publius” alias for my blog. One of the things I dislike is when people claim the Founding Fathers would agree with them – it reminds me of people during religious debates when … Continue reading
Filed under better know a founder, history, politics
Reflections on Martin Luther King Day
I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits. I believe that what self-centered men have torn … Continue reading
What to Do with Our Mentally Ill?
The horrific shootings in Tuscon, Arizona by alleged gunman Jared Lee Loughner has triggered a number of debates here in the United States. Nothing can bring back our dead nor make that event good. But most of us need to … Continue reading
Filed under healthcare, politics
First Thoughts on the Representative Giffords Shooting and Our Toxic Civil Discourse
As I write this, the facts about the shooting of Arizona Representative Gabrielle Giffords (among several others) are somewhat scant. The shooter seems to have been apprehended but the motivation behind the shooting is unknown. To be honest, my first … Continue reading
Are There Obligations to Society?
Do the people have obligations to their society? Here in Massachusetts there are three ballot initiatives in the upcoming (November 2010) elections designed to “put more money into your pocket”. Question 1 would eliminate sales tax for alcohol sales in … Continue reading
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