A friendly Reminder

What happens when people use the judicial system not to redress a grievance, but to attack others? Does a person have standing to sue, even thou they suffered no harmed? What are the costs to others when people engage in such “law fare”? One of the most common ways for an American to seek a redress for some grievance is to file a law suit. This has made the United States a very litigious society. I was not able to determine the number of lawsuits filed, but in 2023 there were

How do you define income? Can the United States tax you for gains you haven’t received yet? If the United States can tax the Moores for profits an Indian company reinvested in themselves, what else could they tax you for? There are certain words that are so commonly used we think they have a universal understanding. One of those words is “income”. Think about it, what is income? Your paycheck? Dividends on your investments? Profits from your business? When does an increase in

Previously we started reviewing the farewell address of George Washington. As we conclude this review we’ll look at Washington’s view on separation of powers, Religion and Government, Debt, and more. As we read Washington’s farewell to public life, we should learn some of the lessons he tried to teach us. In the last article , I started reviewing George Washington’s Farewell Address. As we pick up in the middle of the document, you may want to go back and refresh your memory

While preparing to leave office, the first President under the new Constitution left the country he loved a present. He not only discussed why he was retiring, but provided some salient advice on how those who would pick up his mantle should seriously consider. The advice he gave his nation is something we should review, more than once. As he prepared to leave office, President George Washington gave a Farewell Address. Friends and Citizens:  The period for a new election of

Should the American way of life come to an end, would it be from a foreign foe or a domestic one? Can an 18th century lawyer and a 20th century defector warn us about our future? The Soviet Union may have died in the 20th century, but do its seeds still flourish in American soil? In 1837, Daniel Webster wrote: “I apprehend no danger to our country from a foreign foe… Our destruction, should it come at all, will be from another quarter. From the inattention of the people to th

Should foster parents see Department of Children and Families as partners or adversaries? Can an otherwise excellent candidate for foster children be denied the chance because of their religious beliefs? When the state takes responsibility for children, can they place politics above their welfare? Studies show that the best outcomes for children is when they live in a home with their married parents. If the world were perfect, then all children would have that chance. The wor

Is social media the new public square? Can government actors block access to government information by putting it on a private account? Should government officials be allow to post official business on their private social media accounts? Social media has become so much a part of our everyday lives that we often don’t think about how we use it. This has led to what appears to be a large percentage of Americans developing what can at best be described as some “interesting idea