In 2010, a revival of 1776 must win
By stransue

The 2010 election cycle promises to be one of the most significant in decades. There are several reasons. First, political polarization has reached a crescendo. Second, the mounting, but as yet unquantifiable, level of public outrage at the current leadership makes for a truly unpredictable outcome. And third: a century of collectivist cultural influence has successfully debilitated the general acuity with which most people think about politics.

As to political polarization, it ...

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Misleading claims of racism muddy policy debate
By stransue

Despite the best wishes of Americans, the society that was the first in history to declare that “...all Men are created equal...” is still a long way from being race neutral. While our classless roots, legal equality, and general social acceptance of ethnic and racial diversity demonstrate genuine progress, it appears that the race issue is still a handy tool for manipulation of public sentiment and the justification of official favoritism.

Race ...

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Where does your front yard begin?
By DRawls

Do you know where your front yard actually begins? You may think it starts where the first blade of grass is growing. Not so fast! It's could actually be at least 15 feet from there! The power company will tell you just exactly that.

If a dog happens to poop on the edge of what you call "your" property, get ready to pick it up yourself! Unless that dog is soiling your ...

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Time to check our assumptions
By stransue

Every now and then, when chaos and desperation reach a crescendo; and the conflict over how to appease our anxiety becomes intractable; it is rational to revisit our most basic assumptions.

One question we must ask is this: Are humans fundamentally good or evil? When this question is candidly answered; not to affect a public response, or justify our prejudices but with ruthless honestly; it reveals a fundamental divide that no philosophy, ...

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Small Flag
By ahozak

When will the commissioners finally get the Headquarters Library a flag that is proper size. The one there now is about the size of most residential home flags. It can not be a cost issue just a do not care issue I guess..

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