Many people are trained to believe that the reasonable thing to do is to compromise; to meet the other person halfway. That might sound nice, but in my experience it doesn’t always work. All action needs to be purposeful. And … Continue reading
During a panel discussion on CNN Monday morning, Symone Sanders and Carl Higbie vehemently argued about the anti-Donald Trump protests that have taken place across the country since the election. “I’m sorry,” Sanders interrupted. “Hate crimes and protesting are not … Continue reading
In an attempt to stave off a civil war in the ranks, Democratic leaders are scrambling to unite behind a candidate for the party’s chairmanship – and have landed for now on a Nation of Islam / Louis Farrakhan-linked congressman. … Continue reading
A reader asks if I have any insights into the post-election hysteria, i.e., melting down and having to grieve because Hillary Clinton lost. And the assassination threats on social media. And the verbal, even physical, bullying of people suspected to have … Continue reading
Everyone, including Donald Trump, wants to preserve coverage for pre-existing conditions and allowing children to stay on their parents’ health insurance until age 26. If anything, these provisions drive up the cost of health insurance more than any other aspect … Continue reading
Are we all entitled to our opinions? Not really. In the political, First Amendment sense, of course we’re entitled to our opinions. But not in the intellectual or psychological sense. And here’s why. Reality is objective. Facts are facts. Some … Continue reading
The Cornell Daily Sun reports that students hosted a “Cry In” on the quad Wednesday in the wake of the presidential election results. “I’m quite terrified, honestly,” one student told the campus newspaper as she took part in the event. … Continue reading
It’s not about Donald Trump. It’s about justice in the universe. It’s about “there being a God,” not in the sense of believing in the supernatural, but in the sense of bad people eventually getting what they deserve. “For every … Continue reading
One of the biggest problems in many personal or business relationships is the assumption that there’s a conflict of interest when in fact there isn’t. When personal relationships degenerate into unhappiness, you’ll almost always find the partners ready to adopt … Continue reading
Your right to vote does not mean you have the right to anything you want. It’s easy for a candidate to say, “free health care for all,” or “free college for all.” And it’s easy to cast a vote in … Continue reading
A Delaware Wave reader sent me this note: “My ‘new age’ friends are always telling me to ‘Go with your feelings and say what you feel.’ But is it advisable to just blurt out whatever pops into my head — … Continue reading
“It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.” — Thomas Jefferson Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in … Continue reading