Monthly Archives: February 2012
Faith before country
Rick Santorum had an odd way of thanking the man who, more than any other, paved the way for his presidential candidacy. In 1960, John F. Kennedy faced a huge obstacle in his pursuit of the presidency. He was a … Continue reading
Filed under Election 2012, Religion
Seeking even more publicity
Lawmakers who support a bill that would provide incentives for companies that produce films in Alabama recognize the value of publicity to the state. Indeed, most of them have been tireless in providing such publicity with anti-immigrant and anti-abortion legislation. … Continue reading
Filed under Abortion, Alabama politics, immigration
SB12 ‘abortion’ definition flawed
Legislators need to revise the definition of “abortion” to limit the most disturbing consequences of SB12. Currently, all of its provisions apply to the removal of a fetus after a miscarriage. I’m not sure what the drafters intended, but I’m … Continue reading
Filed under Alabama politics, Law
Lent and simple sacrifice
The season of Lent, which began with Ash Wednesday, is a time of sacrifice. It is a time in which Christians focus on the ultimate sacrifice made by Jesus. The sacrifices of Lent — both his 40 days in the … Continue reading
Filed under Conservatism, Health care, Religion
Alabama feisty but dependent
The political rhetoric and financial realities of Alabama are frequently at odds, but never more so than when the economy struggles. We resent the federal government politically while depending on it financially. The resentment permeates state politics. Our elected officials … Continue reading
Filed under Alabama politics, Federalism, Health care, States' rights
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