Obamacare: The Revolt of the States

The recent election brought anti Obamacare Republicans into power in several important states, both in the governor’s chair and as the majorities in state legislatures.  That could make even tougher slogging for Obamacare.  A commentator at the conservative Manhattan institute shows . . . . Continue Reading »

Francione’s Perspective of Our Debate

Yesterday, whilst flying home from NYC, I posted about the debate I had with Gary Francione at Columbia. He has blogged on it too, allowing a look at his perspective.  From his blog:The thrust of Smith’s position is that according equal inherent value to animals threatens human . . . . Continue Reading »

Thirty Three Things (v. 23)

1. J.R.R. Tolkien killed a Beatles Lord of the Rings movie Once upon a time, the Fab Four—having slain the pop charts—decided to set their sights on the Dark Lord Sauron by making a Lord of the Rings feature, starring themselves. One man dared stand in their way: J.R.R. Tolkien. According . . . . Continue Reading »

Afternoon Links — 11.12.10

A young seminarian reflects on what it means to wear a clerical collar . The Scientist offers its scientific quotations of the month . Focus on the Family’s Jim Daly asks do pets go to heaven? Helen Alvare argues that abortion law is family law . Steve Cohen argues that anonymous juries will . . . . Continue Reading »

Kicking the Barking Dogs

Barry Arrington, responding to R. R. Reno’s “On the Square” column The Idols of Revisionist Theology , writes: I suppose we have an obligation to challenge and defeat error wherever we find it, but I sometimes wonder whether we really need to kick every barking dog. . . . . Continue Reading »