Character Carries Only One Standard
The news is filled these days with arguments about law enforcement. The president is called on the carpet for a type of spying that, according to his enemies, is illegal; according to his supporters, is clearly legal. Meanwhile, aliens pour across our borders unimpeded, claiming jobs illegally, claiming services illegally,
Character Wishes for Our Government
An Internet site is encouraging people to send in their holiday wishes for the United States. The wishes run the gamut, from the single word “peace” to lengthily-worded desires for lower taxes, better oil production, and troop support. I started to prepare my wish to add to the list, and
A Culture of Character
“Culture of corruption” is the current phrase in the US Congress’ ongoing name-calling battle. Many are poised to run campaigns under that slogan. It seems to be a very negative platform on which to run, but apparently there are those who think slinging negative words at one’s opponents is the
Character Education and Illegal Immigration
Enormous, well-organized and programmed protests fill our streets as Congress debates what to do about 11-12 million people who have entered our country illegally. What’s wrong with this picture? Do you believe strong character education would change things? Wait a minute. Don’t turn away. That’s how we got to this
Fairness and Immigration
Fairness is claimed by many to be one of the pillars of character that upholds our civilization. It is a vital part of our interaction with one another. It should be taught in our schools and practiced throughout our nation. All right. I’ll agree with that. So how does it
Character Obeys The Law
Illegal immigrants within our borders have rallied again to demand what they choose to call their “rights” – and legal immigrants are divided on the issue. They are divided on the issues because they are divided on the matter of character. They are divided on the matter of obedience to
A Day without Law
I saw a news heading today that read, “A Day without CEO’s” and went on to imagine how that would affect our country. The headline was spurred by “A Day without Immigrants”, and the propaganda of how that day would affect our country. Each is predicated on the belief that
Character – Can a Nation Live without It?
What do you believe are the top priorities of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)? What types of investigation consume most of their working hours? Terrorism? Yes, that’s definitely one. Cyber crime? Yes, they have made crimes committed on the Internet a high priority. Espionage? Of course. Those
Fairness Must Be Required of Leaders
I’ve written before about our leaders and their culture of corruption – and now that culture is embracing a lack of fairness. This month, one of our leaders is singled out by his club, the United States Congress, as being above fairness. He apparently will be permitted corruption and criminal
Character in Government – Part 1
“Character is the only secure foundation of the state,” said President Calvin Coolidge, and our last blog entry looked at the kind of man who would make such a statement. We saw a politician who had the courage of his convictions. We saw a politician who knew that governments tend
