Every Person

Every Person

(The following is part of the Mission Statement of the non-partisan group Common Sense, Common People.  Explore more about this group on their Facebook group page.) We believe that common people want to live in a state that is committed to protecting the rights of...
Where Does American Democracy Go From Here?

Where Does American Democracy Go From Here?

A tsunami of American sentiment suggests that our Democracy is under unparalleled stress, and that recent events may be auguring the end of it. This is a watershed moment, because democracy is hailed as one of the great advancements of Western civilization.  It is...
Eleven Reasons Why I’m Voting for President Trump

Eleven Reasons Why I’m Voting for President Trump

Introduction Who are we as a nation? Are we for fear or hope?  Are we for mob rule or the rule of law?  Are we for free speech or the Cancel Culture?  Are we for the Bill of Rights or a heavy-handed Administrative State? Are we for Capitalism or Socialism? Are we for...
The Pursuit of Happiness

The Pursuit of Happiness

One of the most profound sentences in the Declaration of American Independence is “We are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights, and among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”  This sentence concisely announced the arrival of the...
We Hold These Truths to be Self-Evident

We Hold These Truths to be Self-Evident

As we celebrate this 4th of July holiday, it is an opportunity to reflect on the deepest meanings of the founding of America.  Our country was born of more than just a rebel uprising.  It was a revolution in political and moral thinking that remains unparalleled in...