Summer is a great time to add some additional reading to the schedule. After some thought into doing a summer book study, I’d like to introduce you to “The 5000 Year Leap.” (Skousen, W. Cleon. The Five Thousand Year Leap: 28 Ideas That Changed the World. National Center for Constitutional Studies, 1981). The book had […]
A (Founding) Father’s Day Reflection
How are you spending this Father’s Day? As I was making preparations for the weekend, I thought of our Founding Fathers. It occurred to me that they had some traits of good fathers as they led this infant nation. Let’s take a look at a few of them: A Father’s Day reflection through the writings […]
Name the First Amendment Rights. Go!
More than 40% of Americans cannot name even one of the freedoms guaranteed in the First Amendment. Only 36% of those surveyed could name even one freedom. Some Americans think there are only three freedoms guaranteed. Actually, we have five freedoms in the First Amendment. Can you name them? If not, let’s get after it […]
Social Media and “Hate Speech”
So, should social media ban hate speech? If so, who should enforce the ban? How do we, as a country, decide who will be the arbiter of what is called “hate speech?” In fact, what is “hate speech?” That has been a huge topic among young people this week. Let’s examine a few questions regarding […]
Ever Have One of “Those” Conversations on Social Media?
Ever have one of “those” conversations with people of differing views on social media? You know, the ones where you think before you comment. You know you are in a territory of opposing viewpoints. However, you decide that this one is worth your time. Know what I’m talking about? Well, I had one of “those” […]
Memorial Day, 2019
How are you celebrating Memorial Day this year? Even better, who are you remembering? I was surprised to find out that a couple of my students had no attachment to our American holidays except to eat food with family. Their response prompted me to ask you for your traditions of celebrating Memorial Day. You know, […]