Enjoying thoughts of times gone by does focus on what was rather than what is. However, most people don’t live in the past, so an occasional trip back to the “good old days” is a pleasurable diversion. This mental process may also provide a valuable perspective on how to more effectively deal with the problems [...]
Many believe the government is encroaching more and more on the choices we make. Official warnings are posted everywhere. Often these are in the form of information such as the nutritional data on food labels or restaurant menus. Other times we are told what to do to avoid danger, such as when pumping gas. A [...]
No, it is not terrorists, countries possessing nuclear weapons or the street thug lurking in the shadows to take your money or possibly your life. The evil is the growing numbers of generally good people – the person next door a family member or a life-long friend – who have lost faith in the American [...]
Even if we wanted to, there is no way we will get out of here alive. However, through medical science our time on earth has been extended by many years. The question is how long can and should life be extended?
At the beginning of the last century, the average lifespan for Americans was 47.3 years. [...]
The other day, someone asked, “when does a helping hand becomes a hand out?” This poses more questions. Should there be spending limits for short-term government projects? How long should these social programs be in effect? What about long-term entitlements and the move toward income redistribution? If our elected representatives don’t address these issues now, [...]
