A growing trend in our society is the refusal to take responsibility for one’s actions. It’s easier to put the spotlight or blame on somebody or something else — anything but oneself. The perfect “leader” for such a culture is … Continue reading
Imagine if the government passed a law making low-paying jobs illegal. Let’s say any job paying less than $10 an hour is now illegal. Would you support such a law? Why or why not? If you opposed such a law, … Continue reading
1) Taking half a day off work to attend a mandated meeting (required to stay insured) to inform me of new forms, new rules, new paperwork, new requirements; 2) Higher premiums; 3) Same or even less coverage than before. All … Continue reading
Hi Dr. Hurd, I was visiting my chiropractor yesterday. Not sure how we got around to the topic, but I posed the question if she had millions of dollars, would she still work and be a chiropractor. Her answer was … Continue reading
Love is not sacrifice. When you love someone, you want them to be happy; not miserable. When you love someone, you want them to do something for you because they want to, not because it’s a sacrifice. You want their … Continue reading
A reader writes: My husband and I have been together for 17 years. I gained some weight over the last few years and our physical relationship became almost nonexistent. We are still very close; we cuddle and say nice things, … Continue reading
The headlines on CNN and elsewhere proclaim: “This year’s State of the Union Address is a defining test for Obama.” Blah, blah, blah. For more substantive analysis, let’s consider the latest Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll. (Remember that these polls … Continue reading
In a first, working-age people now make up the majority in U.S. households that rely on food stamps — a switch from a few years ago, when children and the elderly were the main recipients. Some of the change is … Continue reading
A reader writes: What does it say about a person who is prone to offering others unsolicited advice without a polite prompting of the shift of conversation? And why would the object of that unsolicited advice be understandably offended when … Continue reading
“All rational action is in the first place individual action. Only the individual thinks. Only the individual reasons. Only the individual acts.” “Used to the conditions of a capitalistic environment, the average American takes it for granted that every year … Continue reading
Dear Dr. Hurd, I need advice on what to say to my husband of more than 10 years. He is in a complete snit because he’s starting to lose his hair. I couldn’t care less, and frankly I think he … Continue reading
An independent federal review board reportedly says National Security Agency (NSA) phone data collection program should end. The report concluded that the NSA collection raises “constitutional concerns” with regard to U.S. citizens’ rights of speech, association and privacy. “The connections … Continue reading