When dealing with traffic-law enforcement one gets no sense of President Lincoln’s notion that the government is ‘by the people and for the people’. It’s time to make traffic laws more fair, just and democratic, and we have the technology to do so. In a fair and equitable system if one breaks the law and […]

I read comments in a local paper on the subject of possible similarities in people’s lack of regard for both the rights of slaves and the rights of animals. The first article I read was from a couple members of the community who suggested, ‘the mentality required for exploiting animals is similar to the mentality […]

I oppose the death penalty. But I don’t oppose it in principle as there are behaviors for which it seems some should be put to death. I do oppose it in practice though; for two reasons. First, there is the well known chance of error. We surely don’t want to punish an innocent person and […]

An actual headline from 21st century American news: “Wisconsin father kills daughter by praying instead of seeking medical help”. Killed by prayer? Think about this ‘father kills daughter by praying’. I’m quite sure this isn’t even possible, but apparently there are some who think this is within the domain of reality. Not only is this […]

I read an article titled “Why I Farm” in the Mother Earth February 2007 edition. In his article Bryan Welch explains his animals are his friends and they live wonderful lives on his farm in the spring, and in the fall he kills his friends and eats them. As for me, I much prefer the […]

In the book Animals in Translation the author claims to believe she has a special connection or at least a special understanding of animals because she is autistic. I do admire her accomplishment with her book—I know it’s a lot of work. I enjoyed the anecdotes and found some of the current theories about animals […]

“My wife and I avoid social gatherings where food is involved, even family gatherings.” I was trying to excuse us from joining our neighbors for a meal. The neighbor replied, “It’s a shame that you let your food choices alienate you from so much.” Well . . . she didn’t understand, and I couldn’t explain […]

We have some responsibility for the condition of the future our families and friends will be living in. And regarding our responsibilities on any particular issue, we may choose . . . or not choose. But both lead to real consequences in the real world. Therefore, we will do well to choose . . . […]

Are rich people morally obligated to give part of their wealth to the poor? Financially speaking, 90% of the American population, the part you and I are in, share one-third of the nations personal assets.  Nine percent share a third and the top one percent of the population share a third. One out of three […]