“We must never remain silent in the face of bigotry. We must condemn those who seek to divide us. In all quarters and at all times, we must teach tolerance and denounce racism, anti-Semitism, and all ethnic or religious bigotry wherever they exist as unacceptable … Read More
History
July 25, 2018
No Place for Haters
June 29, 2018
This is Not Who We Are – Part 2
This is what passes for civil discourse in the current House Judiciary Committee.
Ohio representative and House Freedom Caucus founder, Jim Jordan (R), accused Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein of hiding information and documents requested by the committee regarding the FBI’s Hillary Clinton e-mail investigation.… Read More
June 18, 2018
What We Need
In January 1969, I was roaming around a local bookstore. My second year in college and I had to select a non-fiction book to read and write a report for a history class.
History… what book am I going to find that’ll maintain my interest? … Read More
June 13, 2018
“Peace in Our Time”
Apologies for the note of cynicism, but at the press conference held shortly after President Trump signed a piece of paper proclaiming, “a message of peace,” I couldn’t help but be reminded of another piece of paper and message.
After meeting with Adolph Hitler, Prime … Read More
March 23, 2018
Crucial Years, Revisited
This is the second of two commentaries about Maj. John Baldwin (Ret.) chest surgeon extraordinaire. Wednesday’s commentary talked about Baldwin’s quick thinking and skillful hands as a young resident. This piece story goes back in time to 1951.
In 1951, nuclear testing continued with a … Read More
March 7, 2018
It’s Still Ethics, Stupid!
Courtesy of Dan Piraro – bizarro.com
Ten years ago, March 8, I launched this website with two goals:
“First, I hope to generate a greater awareness of the importance of ethics in our lives; second, I want to foster a dialog with others about the … Read More
February 19, 2018
A. Lincoln: The Interview
I was told by White House Press Secretary John G. Nicolay, that “Mr. Lincoln needed a little respite after recent news of a loss in our great civil war.”
“John, I’ve been waiting months for this interview.”
“He’s at Murphy’s Bar next door to the … Read More
