What a beautifully wonderful and awe-inspiring day to remember, thank, and honor the lives and ultimate sacrifice of those heroes who answered the call of service to our nation.
All in Military & Foreign Policy
On Russian Hacking
Did the Russians hack Democrats or other individuals or entities during the recent U.S. presidential campaign? Was the cyber attack intended to influence the election, or accomplish something else? Did it actually help? From your perspective, what's more troubling: the hacking allegation itself, or the underlying illegal, unethical, or otherwise disturbing behavior it revealed?
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On Fidel Castro
I recently questioned how similarly smart, kind, and honorable people could disagree so vehemently on the recent U.S. presidential election. From that same perspective, let's take a look at a few statements from national and international leaders reference the recent death of Fidel Castro.
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On Military Personnel Voting
I recently read a thought provoking article authored by an Army officer arguing that he and other military officers should choose to not exercise their right to vote. You can read it here. For the following reasons, I strenuously object:
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On Veterans Day
Whereas the 11th of November 1918, marked the cessation of the most destructive, sanguinary, and far reaching war in human annals and the resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed, and
Whereas it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations;
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To Blog — Why not? Why not now?
Although I've used plenty of excuses over the years to not write about issues that interest me, they have all dried up. So, I've decided to start blogging.