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  • The Kim Davis Saga Reminds Me of This Scene from “Thank You for Smoking”

    The Kim Davis Saga Reminds Me of This Scene from “Thank You for Smoking”0

    • September 8, 2015

    Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses, has been released from jail.   I was away on vacation for much of last week, so I didn’t have a chance to comment on the Kim Davis saga. And by now, just about every major news outlet has offered their opinion,

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  • Survey Shows That Most Interrupt Social Activities to Use Cell Phones

    Survey Shows That Most Interrupt Social Activities to Use Cell Phones0

    • September 8, 2015

    Pew Research recently came out with a new public opinion poll regarding cellphone use, and the results should come as no surprise. It turns out that 89% of owners used them during their most recent social activity with others. Many Americans agree that such usage can take away from social interaction, but a number of

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  • The MC at This State Fair Did Something Unusual

    The MC at This State Fair Did Something Unusual0

    • September 8, 2015

    Yesterday, I wrapped up my summer by attending the Minnesota State Fair. While there, I had the fun of watching a true piece of Americana: a bull riding rodeo competition. Exciting? Absolutely! The bulls were bucking, the cowboys were flying, and once the rodeo hands had to scatter, practically scaling the walls of the arena

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  • Defining Social Justice

    Defining Social Justice0

    Social Justice — although this little phrase glibly slips off the tongue of many an individual, its ambiguity and explosive political nature can often cause profound confusion about the concept’s true meaning. Indeed, as one commentator put it, the concept of social justice “is allowed to float in the air as if everyone will recognize

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  • Nine Thoughts on the Problems of Printing Money

    Nine Thoughts on the Problems of Printing Money1

    For some, a small dose of mild inflation, say 2% annually, is necessary for economic growth. For others, the act of inflation inherently reduces purchasing power and alters investing, savings, and business development. Most, though, would agree on the dangers of a purposeful use of inflation to get out of economic profligacy. With all of

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  • Courage, Bravery, Fortitude

    Courage, Bravery, Fortitude0

    • September 4, 2015

    “Fortitude” is a five-dollar word used to describe a virtue more simply known as “courage” or “bravery.” It is one of the four cardinal virtues along with prudence, justice, and temperance. In particular, fortitude along with temperance helps one to conquer the obstacles to doing the good with prudence and justice. According to Aristotle, one possesses the virtue

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