Let’s Tell the Public, It’s a Republic

Ok ready, here is a government 101 quiz, answer the first thing that comes to mind for the following question: What kind of government do we have in the United States? …. I am wiling to bet, unless you are a political science buff there is a good chance you got this wrong and said … Continue reading Let’s Tell the Public, It’s a Republic

The Curious Case of Freedom vs. Safety

At the heart of almost every American political debate since the Revolution lies a fundamental question between two diametrically opposed things that people want, freedom and safety. The problem is that the two are inversely correlated. In order to have more of one, you must give up some of the other. Neither complete freedom nor … Continue reading The Curious Case of Freedom vs. Safety

With Great Freedom Comes Great Responsibility…

The problem with the title of this post being true is that in modern American society, responsibility is undervalued. In fact, being responsible often seems like an exception instead of a rule. Let’s take for example that a large number of people in America identify themselves as pro-choice. By that they mean a woman should … Continue reading With Great Freedom Comes Great Responsibility…