Posts Tagged ‘Abortion’
Colorado Amendments 62 & 63 – The ‘personhood’ and states’ rights issues
Two amendments on Colorado voters’ ballots in 2010 will garner a great deal of attention due to their conservative roots. The so-called ‘personhood’ amendment once again brings to the forefront the ongoing debate about abortion. Amendment 63 seeks to make a very important assertion of states’ rights under the U.S. Constitution. Amendment 62 – Application [...]
A gathering storm over Obama’s address to Notre Dame graduates
When Notre Dame announced President Barack Obama would be the ninth sitting U.S. president to deliver the school’s commencement address, the uproar was quick and furious. With the address coming this weekend, the protests are getting louder over not only the address but also the school’s decision to convey an honorary degree on the president. [...]
Three Big Disagreements With Libertarians
My best friend has taken up the cause of the Libertarian Party. Many folks think the Libertarian ideas of less government and their “fair tax” (flat tax) plan are great and in theory they are. Delving deeper into the LP platform though reveals some oddities that cannot be reconciled in my mind. Here are a [...]