The meme here, obviously, is from an anti-vaxxer. My response: Parents who believe they, rather than doctors, are the authority on medical matters should not have had kids in the first place, and run the risk of criminal prosecution if …
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I sure would like to live in a civilization that conforms to Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s idea here. The social democracies of Europe and Scandinavia probably come as close to it as any nations on Earth. The United States may actually …
Has Rule of Law Been Restored?
This guy has a good point, but we all need to recognize that the wheels of justice turn slowly. It is still reasonable for Americans to believe that rule of law has been restored (at least to the degree that …
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What Actually Happened To Science?
Social media was certainly a big factor in beginning and expanding the anti-science “movement,” if you will. But the election of Donald Trump had even more impact. All at once we found ourselves in a world in which the concept …
Voter Requirements
A reader sent me this gem: If a citizen does not know the language of the nation and unwilling or unable go out & vote DO THEY EVEN HAVE A RIGHT TO A SAY IN THE GOVERNING OF OUR FINE …
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The U.S. Needs To Abolish the Death Penalty
From this piece on the death penalty: In this past 50 years, the US has put to death at least 1,536 individuals, 34 per cent of them Black, and 8 per cent Latino. Study after study has shown the death …
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California Moves Closer to a “Circular Economy”
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed five new bills into law, each mandating advancements in product packaging, labeling, recycling and waste reduction. The Instagram presentation linked above provides more information. These new laws are part of what is called a “circular …
The Real Purpose of Trump “Rallies”
From this article: Trump Promotion of Michigan Rally Decried as ‘Childish, Petulant’ and ‘Downright Dangerous’ “Efforts like this to undermine faith in our democracy are no longer just about overturning the 2020 election,” said one Democratic leader in the state, …
Trump Pressured DOJ To Overturn Election Results
A senate panel released the most detailed report yet on this subject (394 pages). For the life of me, I don’t understand why he’s still a free man. If conspiring to overthrow the U.S. government doesn’t get you locked up, …
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The “Good Old Days” Actually Were Pretty Darn Good
The point being made here isn’t entirely incorrect, but life in the United States 50 years ago actually was better than it is now in many important ways. What we didn’t have then was technology that makes our lives longer, …
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