What is in the last line of the Declaration of Independence?
Tag: liberty
Republic or Democracy 9
Which matters more, having a constitution, or what a constitution requires?
Other Kinds of Government
…that other folks have to deal with.
Political Trust & Distrust 21
Why is vigilant mistrust useful?
Political Trust & Distrust 12
Political trust is strengthened by guaranteed political and civil rights.
Constitution Day
Monday, September 17, is Constitution Day. It’s a good excuse to think about a few things. First of all, what’s the big deal about having a constitution? For the founders…
Hate-Bait: Anthem Kneeling Controversy
Hate-bait is meant to divide us. It appeals to our emotion and prejudices. It over-rides practical thinking as well as our nobler aspirations. Hate-Bait distracts us from the fundamental importance…