A Slice of Life

Marriage as a Fundamental Right

President Obama, while voicing his personal approval of gay marriage, has also stated that the legality of gay marriage should be left to the individual states. This is not a politically motivated stand, as some might assert, but an expression of his belief that the federal government should not intervene ...

The Harsh Message of Amendment One

I get it! There are a number of individuals in North Carolina, perhaps a significant majority, that wish to ensure that the only ‘marriage’ recognized by the State is one that unites a man and a woman. These same individuals want to make sure that future legislatures cannot change the ...

The Two Sides of Liberty

Many who agree with the Republican Party's call for smaller government in economic matters are chagrined by the continued calls for greater governmental oversight in matters of personal choice.

The Religious Vote Goes To......

Rick Santorum has certainly heated up discussions on the proper role of personal religious belief and the church in governing. From wanting to ‘throw up’ when listening to President Kennedy’s 1960 speech on the separation of church and state to alluding to President Obama’s “phony theology”. Although he may regret ...

Its Up the the People to Decide Not a Judge

Only the people get to decide who represents them, not a Superior Court judge who believes he has their best interests in mind.

The Two Tribes in America

David Brooks' recent op-editorial in the New York Times discusses the great divorce between two tribes in America. Although the divergence he discusses is distinct from the class distinctions bandied about by politicians, it is a major problem. According the the author, members of the upper tribe have low divorce ...

The Republicans' Pyrrhic Victory

By ensuring that Obama Administration cannot effectively address current issues, the Republicans risk undermining America's faith in the utility of a national government under any leadership.