Monthly Archives: February 2012

Heroes in the Maternity Ward

Douglas Kennedy, son of Robert F. Kennedy, was charged with misdemeanor child endangerment for taking his day-old newborn daughter from the maternity ward at Northern Westchester Hospital.  He claimed he was “taking her out for some fresh air”. What did … Continue reading

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It’s Not About Birth Control

I ask you for a moment to put aside your opinions on whether or not women should have access to birth control via insurance and to separate yourselves from all the emotions this may stir, and consider the principle of … Continue reading

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What Would You Do?

Imagine for a moment that you are the Prime Minister of a country of 7.6 million people.  Your country has a history of being attacked unprovoked, and 75 years ago 6 million of your people were murdered.  Of the many … Continue reading

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Obama’s 2013 Budget: Who Falls for This?

It’s been 1,021 days since an Obama budget was passed.  725 of those days the President had overwhelming majorities in both houses of Congress (so let’s not hear about Republican obstructionism).  His last budget, voted on in a Senate that … Continue reading

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Greece: A Christmas Carol for America

In Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol”, Ebeneezer Scrooge is offered a horrifying view of his future if he does not change his ways.  It is frightening, but it is a gift which saves his life, and that of Tiny … Continue reading

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Where Are the Americans?

Those who don’t learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them. (SEE IMAGES BELOW) In 1993, a young and new President named Bill Clinton came to power in the United States, and at about the same time a … Continue reading

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Truly Super Bowl: What You May Have Missed

Yes it was a classic Super Bowl, and America’s most popular sporting event delivered more excitement than any of us could have hoped for.  And that was just on the field.  Here are a few other moments worthy of note … Continue reading

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