Preserving American Values

Our nation stands under attack … not from without, but from within. Both our politics and our culture have been corrupted.

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Showing posts with label slavery. Show all posts
Sunday, February 28, 2021

The White Man's Burden — Revisited

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The white man's burden Rang loud and clear Trumpeted by church and state alike.   Exercise dominion over the colored savages.   Cleanse ...
Saturday, December 7, 2019

The Ongoing Toxic Effect of Slavery

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There are many reasons why our country is dysfunctional today on so many levels.   Most have to do with the nature of our culture,...
Monday, April 8, 2019

We Need a National Discussion on Race and Racism

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We as a people have never had a conversation about race.   That is a sad fact.   Race and racism have of course been discussed by ...
Thursday, November 2, 2017

America’s Ongoing Tragedy

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I am not a fool nor do I avoid unpleasant truths.   I have always been well aware that, despite the stirring words of the Declaration of In...
Tuesday, September 30, 2014

All Men Are Created Equal?

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In my writings, I often refer to this iconic phrase from the Declaration of Independence, together with its companion language setting fort...
Thursday, July 4, 2013

What Are We Celebrating on July 4th?

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July 4th ... Independence Day ... is fraught with symbolism.   It is the beginning of American exceptionalism, the beginning of America tak...
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Author: We Still Hold These Truths. Blog: ThePracticalBuddhist.com. Author: various books on Buddhist practice. Author: Raising a Happy Child. A graduate of the U. of Chicago Law School, I have had a varied career teaching law, practicing law, and as an executive for law-related nonprofit organizations. I have been a survey researcher. I have been a consultant to nonprofits regarding management matters. In retirement, I have worked with at-risk children in pubic schools.
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