Dear Dr. Hurd: I’m not sure I can give proper advice to my brother. He’s gay and really loves our parents, who are slightly religious but don’t practice. They’ve made anti-gay remarks in the past, and he’s afraid they won’t … Continue reading
It has happened before. The Supreme Court, back in 1857, issued a ruling so controversial, and so divisive, that four years later it led to Civil War. The decision involved slavery. It ruled that black individuals (even freed slaves) were … Continue reading
I don’t know about you. I no longer feel like celebrating July 4th. Actually, I do — but not in the sense it was intended. Originally, July 4 was to be a tribute to American independence and the protection of … Continue reading
A waitress in my home state of Delaware recently asked about casinos, and why they get special tax breaks — and what does this say about capitalism? She expressed an interest in wanting to understand, and it made me realize … Continue reading
In all the fuss over Obamacare, we hear about patients, insurance companies and businesses. All valid, to be sure. But we never hear word one about the people most affected of all by socialized medicine: Doctors. Ayn Rand said it … Continue reading
‘It is not our job to protect the people from the consequences of their political choices.’ — Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts. WRONG. This is precisely what the Supreme Court’s job is. The founders of the American … Continue reading
Obama and advocates of socialized medicine have won. But have they, really? I was talking with a waitress I know just today. She asked me, “Can you explain, in terms that I’ll understand, what Obamacare actually means — to me?” … Continue reading
Maria Montessori: “Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” What a beautiful and true statement! It has implications for children, for education, and so much more. I’d like to enlarge the idea by … Continue reading
We should all be careful of the way we phrase things, when talking about ourselves or others. Why? To be nice? No, that’s not the real reason. The real reason is that the way we phrase things has an impact … Continue reading
Advocates of limited government, such as myself, are sometimes accused of advocating “anarchy.” Anarchy–really? Let’s first define anarchy. Here’s what one online dictionary says: 1. a state of society without government or law 2. political and social disorder due to … Continue reading
I saw on Facebook a response to my article, ‘Why Marriage Is A Dying Institution,’ [The Daily Dose of Reason at DrHurd.com 6/21/12] which claimed that it was ‘woman hating.’ The critic made no attempt to provide evidence for this … Continue reading
Even in today’s crazy world, there’s still some justice to be found in the United States. A convert to Islam who helped promote death threats against the producers of the animated television show “South Park” after it featured a character … Continue reading