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President Obama really put his foot in it with the birth control mandate. So far, he has had to backtrack, rearrange his wording and then some. It certainly hurt his standing with many Democratic Catholics who were partially responsible for him getting into office. Aside from the blatantly obvious religious argument, there is a troubling bigger picture to look at if you take a step back. By taking that step back and looking at… Read more

The other day, at the State Fair, I had to stop in and use the restroom. There was a man sitting on a stool next to a sign that said “What would this place look like without the attendant?” and a tip jar. Despite the fact that the restroom was filthy and drying your hands required using a damp roll of paper towels that sat on a table next to the empty dispenser, many… Read more

I never have been a fan of NASCAR racing.  This point was made quite clear thirteen years ago at my younger daughter’s first birthday.  With a February birthday, I chose the Sunday nearest to it for a family gathering in the afternoon. At some time during the event, my parents mentioned that it was a big day for my daughter and a big day in the world of racing.  Apparently, I looked quite puzzled,… Read more