Patriotism In Question

As a lawyer, I have always been reverential about the first amendment.  I may not agree with what you say, but I have always felt comfortable defending your right to say it.  Our Country was founded under the principals of being able to hold our government accountable...

The Disavowal Problem

I was checking ou the news on the election this morning, and there’s a “rush transcript” of the interview Sarah Palin did with Sean Hannity.  In it, they talk about whether or not Barak Obama should “disavow” ACORN and its voter...

Taxation, Respresentation and DIY

My kids are in 5th and 8th grade, and both are taking American History. As a result, I have been steeped in long discussions about tax policy with my kids, enough to give political pundits a run for their money, and I’m talking about tax policy back before our...

Carpe Diem

This has almost become a cliched phrase that means simply “Seize the day”.  But it takes on more and more meaning to me every day. A relative, 69 years old, went in to the hospital for a relatively minor procedure, and found out they have a much more...