On Easter Sunday, I read this article. I am baffled at how close minded people can be. I experience it every day and yet, it still surprises me. It is indeed a more sophisticated, high-tech form of idolatry—one where we worship the gods of “tolerance” and “inclusivity,” which in turn marginalize the one true God,… Continue reading
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Get Marriage out of Government
People who know me well know that I have a rather Libertarian view on marriage: it shouldn’t exist as a government term. Simply put, if you want to have a religious ceremony with your partner, opposite or same sex, that is up to your particular religion and church. Marriage has always been a religious ceremony…. Continue reading
Friday Rant: Orlando Drivers Suck
Every once in awhile certain things just really grind my gears. I know I shouldn’t let it get to me, I know I should just move on. But one of those things that grinds my gears on a daily basis is the drivers in Orlando. They are terrible! I know, I know; everyone going faster… Continue reading
Sanctity of Marriage
We must protect the sanctity of marriage! Sound familiar? It seems to be the constant rhetoric of those who wish to live without equal rights for all. For some reason, a 50% divorce rate and infidelity within marriage creates some sort of sanctity with which we dare not mess. Florida is dragging its feet on… Continue reading
Maryland is 18th State to Ban Capital Punishment
It’s no secret I adamantly oppose capital punishment. Our justice system is not precise enough to allow the ultimate the punishment, the only punishment that, once carried out, cannot be given any sort of reparation. The statistics showing wrongfully convicted in our judicial system are astounding and should be sufficient to convince any logical thinking individual that… Continue reading
A Living Document
I am a firm believer in the theory that the Constitution is a living document. What does this mean? This means I subscribe to the theory that allows the document and, therefore, the laws of the land, to mold to present day society. “This idea for a very long time was just laughed at,” said… Continue reading
What does it mean to be a Liberal?
In many circles, the term liberal has a negative connotation. “You’re just a nasty liberal.” “All liberals want to do is tax and spend!” “You must have had a liberal college education.” The last one is the one I find the most flabbergasting. Is it really a bad thing to be educated? Should I hang… Continue reading
Gay Couples Pay More in Taxes
When a married couple files jointly, there are deductions available to them that are unavailable to people filing as a single. It also saves money as a couple filing jointly only has to prepare one return instead of two. Gay marriage is legal in nine states and the District of Columbia. MarketWatch discusses this issue: Much… Continue reading
Television Replicates Life
Yes, people use television to escape reality. But, I recently read an article on Right Wing News which argued that the current television shows do not provide any options for people with morals. I took slight offense to this as I consider myself a person with morals and I enjoy some of the shows the author… Continue reading
Justice Scalia is at it Again
A few months ago, Justice Scalia, describing himself as a textualist, made comments about how the Constitution is not a living document. He made similar comments recently in Dallas: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia says a key part of interpreting the law properly is reaching decisions even when they contradict one’s beliefs. “The judge… Continue reading