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

Occupied Academia: Today’s wanna-be activists have a lot to learn about the 1960s and should have a lot more respect for their fellow students

It is no exaggeration to say that if one of these wanna-be protesters was transported back in time, they would run screaming for the present in less than five minutes, seeking whatever safe space they could find because there were none back then.  As anti-Israel if not outright antisemitic protests sweep major college campuses, the… Continue reading Occupied Academia: Today’s wanna-be activists have a lot to learn about the 1960s and should have a lot more respect for their fellow students

Black white supremacy goes mainstream in less than a month

The killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five black police officers is proof enough for progressives that white supremacy is now colorblind, afflicting black as well as white. Policing in its entirety is now a racist endeavor, apparently due to a mind virus of some kind. Earlier this year, progressives expanded the definition… Continue reading Black white supremacy goes mainstream in less than a month

Uvalde: Why is anyone surprised?

There are brave police officers who would willingly risk their lives, but the leadership at a local, state, and federal level has long moved past such an old fashioned, pedestrian mission.  Why should local officials be any different than the big boys and girls in Washington, DC?  There is no doubt that the Uvalde Police… Continue reading Uvalde: Why is anyone surprised?

Anti-racism: What if I’ve done the work and still disagree?

A few honest, good faith thoughts on the root cause of racial disparities and the potential room for disagreement in a world increasingly polarized on topics of race and equity.  Where do we go from here? As far as the average person goes, I consider myself pretty well read and well informed.  I’ve studied the… Continue reading Anti-racism: What if I’ve done the work and still disagree?