Tom Weaver
The Works of Frederick Douglass
Many Americans have heard of Frederic Douglass, but they have not studied his works.
On Independence Day, a Comparison of President Biden To King George
The second Continental Congress adopted a Declaration of Independence of July 4th, 1776, a summary of the political thought that had evolved over the centuries regarding the freedoms of man. Thomas Jefferson in his genius added teeth to the Declaration so that the document should stand the test of time. Perhaps this 4th of July, the citizens of …
Racism: A Final Look
Racism is insidious. One cannot do anything about the color of their skin. We can dye our hair, if we have any. We can change the color of our eyes with contacts. But we cannot change our skin color.
Racism: 4 of 4; How Did Systemic Racism Start?
World history is marred with slavery. The Egyptians and Babylonians enslaved the Jews. The Greeks and Romans had slaves captured in battle. Nomad cultures in the Middle East, Africa and America resulted in the enslavement of captured tribes. There is an old adage, to the victors go the spoils. The spoils were put to death …
The Gold Standard For Secure Elections
It only makes sense to determine the eligibility of prospective voters.
Racism: Is Systemic Racism In Schools? (3 of 4)
We have had a discussion concerning equity and federal benefits. Any program that mandates that we will be the same, that there is equity, while it may not be racist, it is definitely restrictive to the God-given right of pursuit of happiness. We have also noted that systemic racism is an illusion used as an …
Racism: 2 of 4, Is All Racism Equal?
Have you noticed that many people are not affected by racism? One would think that if racism was indeed rampant, then anyone with that color of skin would be suffering from racism. Please note, there is only one race, with many colors. And how unfair is it to judge someone based on something they …
Racism: 1 of 4 – Define “Systemic Racism.”
I grew up on the north side of Fort Worth, Texas. Our community was a mixture of white, black, brown, a few yellow and red. There were also Mexicans, Pollocks, Frogs, Cherokee and others. First and foremost, we were all Americans. But the ethnic differences were key to understanding the cultures and differences between us …
Illusion, Deception and Fear; Tools of a Counter Revolution
Who remembers the tale of the Trojan Horse, a gift of the Greeks to the City of Troy? It was an illusion of friendship that resulted in the deception needed to breach the walls of the city. Early during the Civil War, a small contingent of the southern army, under the command of …
Are We Suffering From Shock?
The past two years hves been full of sudden, violent mental and emotional disturbances. Those events have caused a disturbance in the equilibrium of this Nation, in the permanence of this Nation.
Why Have We Stopped Honoring the Hippocratic Oath?
In a recent article, we asked the question as to whether we were following the Hippocratic Oath. I was discussing this with a friend, when he commented that the key part of the Oath was not what was to be done, but how people were to be treated. Below is a copy of that paragraph: …
What is Our Greatest Right?
Take a moment, sit down, perhaps sip on a great Bourbon with a few rocks, and ask yourself a question – what is my greatest God-given right?
