Let me get this out of the way at the beginning: Putin and his oligarchs are a threat to the West and democracy. I do not want to see the return of an imperial Russian empire, whether called Russia or Soviet Union. I applaud the almost universal condemnation of Putin’s attack on the sovereignty of … Continue reading Ukraine: A Changed Mind
Month: February 2022
The Price of Politics
I invite you to read the story Washington Post - Anti-Vaxx Story about a man named Chris Crouch and his “terrible choice.” His pregnant wife Diana was hospitalized with Covid, and both baby and mother were at risk. Being pregnant was putting additional stress on Diana’s body, and it was unclear if she would survive … Continue reading The Price of Politics
Truth, Justice, and The American Way
A former journalist, Yossi Halevi, recently said that, during his career, the overriding objective of journalism has shifted from truth to justice. The difference being that truth is supposed to be objective while justice, specifically social justice, is most decidedly subjective. Moreover, one’s stand on “justice” depends on where one sits. If I am an … Continue reading Truth, Justice, and The American Way
Adult Language Is Possible 