I am not saying that face coverings should be worn nor am I saying that face coverings should not be worn; I am saying that governments must not compel it. You see, while I am a stalwart libertarian, I am also a pentecostal Christian. I contend that such mandates go against my sincere religious beliefs.Continue Reading
Tracing Apps and Privacy
When you don’t know what to do…
One of my 9th grade teachers, Doug Scott, wisely told me “when you don’t know what to do, go on what you know.” To this I add, “because if you knew it was as trustworthy [knowledge/judgment] yesterday, it will still be trustworthy today.” It might seem like treading water, but treading is better than swimming the wrong direction when you’re already worn out.
“So Far, So Good”
It’s getting harder to remember, feeling lost and lonely, ’cause it seems we’ve been together for so long. I’ve been living in the moment, so I never stopped to measure all the miles that passed the places where we’ve gone.
And when I try to count the ways your love has carried me, it doesn’t take me very long to see…Continue Reading
The American President ACLU Rant
For the record, yes, I am a card-carrying member of the ACLU, but the more important question is “Why aren’t you, Bob?” Now this is an organization whose sole purpose is to defend the Bill of Rights, so it naturally begs the question, why would a senator, his party’s most powerful spokesman and a candidate for President, choose to reject upholding the constitution? Now if you can answer that question, folks, then you’re smarter than I am, because I didn’t understand it until a few hours ago.Continue Reading
American Nationalism from Toby Keith
Self-proving Dress Codes
If an employer specifies distinct garments for males and for females, and if a “male” employee wears a garment classified for the opposite gender, then by definition that male is due to be construed as a member of the other gender. The dress code thus self-proves the validity of his attire.Continue Reading
Counterintuitive Business Principles
Ever heard of Goodhart’s Law (measurement), Parkinson’s Law (efficiency), or Peter’s Principle (competency)? Here, NPR’s Planet Money podcast explains their business and social evolution.Continue Reading
On Doctrinal Differences
The first-century Apostles sought to quell with doctrinal infighting. Modern believers sustain doctrinal infighting. Arguments against infighting just trigger more infighting. What does Scripture state?Continue Reading
Alex Campos – Qué eres para mí
Coronavirus and Religious Exception
2 Timothy 1:7 declares that “God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”Continue Reading
Police Discretion In Enforcing Mala Prohibita Crime Law?
Haven’t read or listened fully, but it holds out some measure of wisdom (albeit vain). https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/05/police-discretion-enforcing-mala-prohibita-crime-law.html