This was my response when I read about a college president who was forbidding certain types of political expressions on the campus of the school. The letter was written quite a while ago. I do not remember the college or the specific political expression. In some ways, I guess it does not matter.
Freedom of expression must be preserved ........for the left AND the right.
I just want to say that freedom is a "tough customer." Particularly freedom of speech and of the press. It must be watched, nurtured, and allowed to flourish. Especially because too many people in higher academic circles seem to purport to know "what is best for everyone." Do you know what students would really like to hear? I am convinced I know what they want. They want the truth. They want to know the advantages and disadvantages of this or that. Unfortunately, what I am seeing is academic tyranny and thuggery.
Monday, May 23, 2016
Saturday, May 21, 2016
The Washington Redskins' Name
Good, 90% of Native Americans are okay with the Washington Redskins name. Now, let us move on to some more important issues. Issues that are not a waste of time. Issues that will continue to defend the freedoms of all American people, including those who run legitimate businesses.
"The business of America is business." (Calvin Coolidge)
"The business of America is business." (Calvin Coolidge)
Friday, May 20, 2016
Sanders In The Park
Bernie Sanders is running for President of the United States. He is a Democrat. At this stage of the process, he is competing against Hillary Clinton, for the Democratic Candidacy. Politics is full of surprises. I do not know who I will vote for. However, one thing for sure, I have never heard of a Presidential candidate visiting Kimball Park in National City. Nothing wrong with it....just kind of surprising. I was born and raised in National City. As a kid, Kimball Park was my playground. Also, National City is one of the least populated incorporated cities in San Diego County. Apparently, Bernie Sanders knows what he is doing.
A Quote By Ronald Reagan
"You and I are told we must choose between a left or right,
but I suggest to you there is not such thing as a left or right.
There is only an up or down. Up to man's age old dream,
the maximum of individual freedom consistent with order,
or down to the ant heap of totalitarianism. Regardless of
their sincerity, their humanitarian motives, those who would
sacrifice freedom for security have embarked on this
downward path.Plutarch warned, 'the real destroyer of the
liberties of the people is he who spreads among them
bounties, donations and benefits.'" Ronald Reagan
but I suggest to you there is not such thing as a left or right.
There is only an up or down. Up to man's age old dream,
the maximum of individual freedom consistent with order,
or down to the ant heap of totalitarianism. Regardless of
their sincerity, their humanitarian motives, those who would
sacrifice freedom for security have embarked on this
downward path.Plutarch warned, 'the real destroyer of the
liberties of the people is he who spreads among them
bounties, donations and benefits.'" Ronald Reagan
Monday, May 2, 2016
Amos Alonzo Stagg's Letter To His Son
In 1900 Amos Alonzo Stagg wrote a letter to his 14-month-old son. Part of it is as follows:
"Your father wants you to detest evil. No curiosity, no conversation, no story, no reading which suggests impurity of life is worthy of your thought and I beg you never to yield for an instant but turn your attention to something good and helpful. Never use liquors, tobacco, nor profane language."
No football coach in the history of American football coached longer than Stagg. He retired from coaching at the age of 98. He died four years later.
"Your father wants you to detest evil. No curiosity, no conversation, no story, no reading which suggests impurity of life is worthy of your thought and I beg you never to yield for an instant but turn your attention to something good and helpful. Never use liquors, tobacco, nor profane language."
No football coach in the history of American football coached longer than Stagg. He retired from coaching at the age of 98. He died four years later.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
About Taxes: A Quote By J.C. Watts
"The government taxes you when you bring home a paycheck.
It taxes you when you make a phone call.
It taxes you when you turn on a light.
It taxes you when you sell a stock.
It taxes you when you fill your car with gas.
It taxes you when you ride a plane.
It taxes you when you get married.
Then it taxes you when you die.
This is taxual insanity and it must end.
J.C. Watts Jr.
It taxes you when you make a phone call.
It taxes you when you turn on a light.
It taxes you when you sell a stock.
It taxes you when you fill your car with gas.
It taxes you when you ride a plane.
It taxes you when you get married.
Then it taxes you when you die.
This is taxual insanity and it must end.
J.C. Watts Jr.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Your Politics
Can I respect you and not agree with your politics? Of course I can. Are you not entitled to your opinion? You are part of a political movement that I do not agree with. It is immoral. Have you ever heard of a political movement that does not have opposition? I am opposed to your political movement. Please do not be angry. There is much more to life than politics. I am commanded by God to love you. So I do. I just do not agree with everything you do. You say what you do is your business. If that were true..........we would not be having this conversation.
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