Pace Entitled to His Belief

  Yesterday, a gay advocacy group Tuesday demanded an apology from the Pentagon’s top general for calling homosexuality immoral. I can understand their consternation. General Pace was out of line when he shared his personal opinion in a setting where he was...

Let’s Be Clear…

Congressman Murtha is making the rounds on the new bill to reduce troop numbers, cap spending, and set deadlines for the war in Iraq. Former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan, before his departure in 2005, noted that we’d fight them there or fight them...

The Cross and Jello: A Study in Cause and Effect

The College of William and Mary removed the historic Wren Cross from the collegiate chapel on campus. The new president of the institution accomplished this neat bit of political correctness in an effort to “make the chapel more welcoming” to faculty,...

Conviction Raises Questions

One of my favorite questions for my kids is, “Why?” I want them to be critical thinkers. I would like them to be able to look around them and ask that Kennedy question, “Why not?” When they are dishonest about their actions, or at least...

Conversation, Part II

I have absolutely no comment on the Anna Nicole Smith debacle. I’m sure you are not disappointed. What I am concerned about these days is the continued vacuum of conversation in our community and in our country. Aside from a refreshing exchange of ideas last...