Schansberg: ‘Systemic’ Racism
by Eric Schansberg, Ph.D. “It’s a black thing; you wouldn’t understand.” There’s a lot of truth to that statement. It’s difficult for any of us to understand each other — especially when we’re in different social classes, have different ethnicities or varying personal circumstances. At its best, the slogan is a call to learn and deepen Read the full article…
The Outstater
In the Carboniferous Epoch we were promised abundance for all, By robbing selected Peter to pay for collective Paul; But, though we had plenty of money, there was nothing our money could buy, And the Gods of the Copybook Headings said: “If you don’t work you die.” — 1919, Rudyard Kipling, “The Gods of the Read the full article…
Morris: The Police — Back to Sir Robert Pool
by Leo Morris “To recognise always that the power of the police to fulfill their functions and duties is dependent on public approval of their existence, actions and behaviour, and on their ability to secure and maintain public respect.” – From the nine principles set out in Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel’s General Instructions issued Read the full article…
Abbott: COVID-19 and our Schools
by Jeff Abbott, Ph.D. Updated by the CDC on May 19, 2020 Introduction. Introduction: Shortly after the release of the Center of Disease Control (“CDC”) COVID-19 guidelines for schools on May 19, 2020, Orange County Public Schools superintendent said on an Orlando television station that the CDC guidelines would be “a challenge” for the school Read the full article…
Morris: From ‘Radical Chic’ to ‘Woke’ in 50 Years
by Leo Morris It has been a spring packed with surreal moments, but one in particular stands out for me. About a week after protests started in downtown Fort Wayne, the marchers were joined by the police chief, City Council members and the mayor, who linked arms with protesters and declared the city “a community” Read the full article…
Keating: An Alternative Path to a Good Income
by Maryann O. Keating The first lesson to be learned in economics is that there is no such thing as a free lunch. Those who have internalized this lesson cringe on hearing press reports about “free” school meals, haircuts, backpacks, tuition, diapers, etc. Someone is either donating voluntarily or being taxed to pay for these Read the full article…
