My recent trip to Dubai and a few thoughts on fundamental rights

Dubai downtown skyline

Living in the Emirates is easy, if you follow the rules, you can enjoy all the benefits a thriving country has to offer.  These rules are relatively simple, but justice is swift and the consequences are severe.  Can an American cut it? As an American, I have always been proud of my country’s historic role… Continue reading My recent trip to Dubai and a few thoughts on fundamental rights

No, the Founders had nothing in common with the Ayatollah of Iran or Sharia law

“The notion that rights don’t come from laws and don’t come from the government, but come from the Creator — that’s what the Iranian government believes. It’s a theocratic regime that bases its rule on Sharia law,” said Democrat Senator Tim Kaine at recent Senate hearing, revealing how progressives truly feel about the Founding.  For… Continue reading No, the Founders had nothing in common with the Ayatollah of Iran or Sharia law

Today is a good day to remember your Billy Joel, for life goes on no matter who was wrong or right

After the counting is done and the music stops, you still have only one life to live, one country to live in, and one world to share with both those who agree and those who disagree. You need to find a way to continue onward, hopefully upward.  I believe I’ve passed the ageOf consciousness and… Continue reading Today is a good day to remember your Billy Joel, for life goes on no matter who was wrong or right