Most of us consider the actions of a private, for-profit company as self-interested and, therefore, almost always questionable if not evil. At the same time, most of us consider the actions of a government, especially the federal government of the … Continue reading
A reader emails that she’s resentful over other people’s success. Rich people, TV stars, neighbors who are thriving in business … she feels they are all bringing her down with their accomplishments. Well, imitation may be the sincerest form of … Continue reading
I’m sorry, if you were right, I’d agree with you. — Robin Williams
If you didn’t realize it sooner, you can certainly see it now: Watching the American government respond to the Ebola outbreak is an utter fiasco in progress. It’s a reminder of how we cannot actually trust the federal government to … Continue reading
The recent televised debate between actor Ben Affleck and talk show host/comedian Bill Maher reveals a lot. Both are staunch, hard-core Obama supporters. Affleck was insisting that Islam is a religion of peace, while Maher was arguing that Islam itself … Continue reading
The Chinese fascist Communist government is at it again. Opponents of dictatorship are protesting in Hong Kong, and the Chinese government does not like it one bit. News outlets like Time.com and CNN.com refer to the protestors as “Occupy Hong … Continue reading
Whenever we see an instance of bad, reckless or irresponsible driving on the road, most of us think, “How inconsiderate. How selfish!” I tend to think just the opposite. Irrational and potentially dangerous behavior on the highway — dangerous for … Continue reading
“I really enjoyed and appreciated your perspective on the Ebola threat. Thanks for such a thoughtful and balanced view.” (A Daily Dose of Reason reader via Facebook)
Everybody tells me that they love their kids. It’s natural, and it sounds very nice. But love, all by itself, isn’t enough. We have to pass a test to drive; we need accredited education to be a health professional, yet … Continue reading
The headlines read: Man falls ill with Ebola after arriving in Texas from Liberia. A reader and Facebook friend of mine wrote on her timeline: I’m not panicked about this, because I think the reason this disease spreads so far … Continue reading
I am pleased to report that I have been a part of the Delaware Wave and the Delaware Coast Press newspapers since June, 2005! I did a little math and discovered (somewhat to my surprise) that the ensuing years translate … Continue reading
What leads to murderous mayhem? What is a “Messiah” complex, and why do so many fall for it, even if not always in extreme forms? Whether it’s Osama bin Laden, the leaders of the up and coming terrorist group ISIS, … Continue reading