Gays and Lesbians: Born That Way?

…is entirely determined by biological or genetic factors. Sexuality is too complex a mixture of physiology, emotions, deep value judgments and psychological traits to oversimplify. The most we can hypothesize is that some complex series of genetic factors predispose an individual to be homosexual rather than heterosexual; however, much more research will be required before we can claim to have established any such thing, in my view. Among people a… Continue reading

Get Ready for Google’s “Hate-Speech-Spell-Checker”

…to enact his vision of a new Internet. Well, yes and no. If Google were a completely private company operating in a fully free market, then it would possess no power at all, other than that created by willing customers. However, we all know that there are no totally private companies in America, at least not big ones. Once you become big in America, you become more subject than ever to the whims, preferences and even explicit demands and requirem… Continue reading

Are Drag Queen Story Hours Basic Education — or Adult Entertainment?

…e exposed to — on the taxpayer dime, no less. Instead they turn around and simply say, “Well, either you agree with this, or you hate gay people.” And then you’re guilty of hate speech, hate crimes, and all the rest. Keep in mind that activists aren’t just offering an opinion that it’s OK for parents to teach their kids about drag shows. They’ve gone so far as to impose their view — by force — on parents. Noncompliance will not be an option. Just… Continue reading

“Homewrecker”: The Psychology of Affairs (DE Coast Press)

…choice involves a potential loss. But potential loss can also bring the potential for gain. So, is it worth it? You can 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 back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics of interest. Also follow Dr. Hurd on Twitter at @MichaelJHurd1… Continue reading

Should Women Be Drafted? Question With a Flawed Premise

…ou do not preserve a free country by enslaving its citizens to perform life-or-death activities. You do not lessen the offense by excluding half the population—women—from this involuntary servitude. Giving a commander-in-chief the power to draft citizens into combat means making it easier for that commander-in-chief to engage in unjust, irrational wars which have little to do with the nation’s safety. The Vietnam War comes to mind. The Iraq war, w… Continue reading

What, Me Worry? (DE Wave)

…you can take it a step further: You can still treat things as important by simply replacing the worry with action (something poor Alfred never did). If the anxiety is valid, then deal with it. If it’s about something over which you have no immediate control, then let it go! Dare to think about something else. It’s not easy at first, but the results are rewarding, and the Land of No Worry can be a peaceful and emotionally healthy place to live. Fol… Continue reading

Self-Sacrifice Will Not Save a Troubled Marriage

…rable, you cannot love in any kind of coherent way. Romantic love is the highest form of value that there is. And only when you value life and your own happiness can you truly love someone else.   Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Charleston SC). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics of interest. Also follow Dr. Hurd on Twitter at @Mich… Continue reading

Ted Cruz, Dildos and the Awful Concept of “Historical Rights”

…S. has gone, and how the assaults on that Constitution are coming from all sides and directions—including those who claim to be its staunchest defenders. 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 back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics of interest. Also follow Dr. Hurd on Twitter at @MichaelJHurd1 Dr. Hurd is now a Newsmax Ins… Continue reading

Why the P.C. Establishment Is So Happy Over London’s New Muslim Mayor

…achieve greatness. Yes, progressives hate their own countries. Instead of simply moving to rotten, poor and nasty places like Iran or Cuba, they live in the comfort and relative freedom of America and spend all of their time complaining about how bad America is. They have to atone for their guilt or hostility to their own home country somehow, right? Progressive leftism is all about chopping down the “tall poppies.” Those who excel make those who… Continue reading

The Pros and Cons of Compromise in Marriage (DE Coast Press)

…rriage, all you have to do is be who you are, and it will light up your partner’s life – and vice-versa. Self-sacrifice will never light up anyone’s life. 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 back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics of interest. Also follow Dr. Hurd on Twitter at @MichaelJHurd1 Dr. Hurd is now a Newsmax In… Continue reading

Spreading the Wealth Never Ends Well

…also give the person a sense of unearned entitlement. “You gave this money simply because I had less. Well, I still have less. Give me more.” You see this in families all the time. A family member with more money than another will bail out the other family member — not because the other family member has done something admirable, like study hard in school, or achieve something great, but because the other family member has used bad judgment (e.g…. Continue reading