I am a 55 year old retired Army officer. My family has a history of military service to the United States going back to the American Revolution. Few have made the military a career but most have served. This country is worth defending even with its faults. I now work in the civilian world in medical informatics.
I hold a Bachelors and Masters degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Health Administration. But the titles I am proudest of are "Dad" and "Grandpa".
I am a father of two wonderful young women and one terrific young man. I have one super grandson and three glorious granddaughters. I currently live in a small city in California not terribly far from San Francisco with my precious wife and playful dog.
Politically I am a former Democrat, former Republican and currently Libertarian. I think the two-party system has become more interested in maintaining the parties than in serving "we the people". It truly is time for change.
I am very conservative on fiscal issues. We are leaving a multi-trillion dollar debt for our children and grandchildren to pay off and that is completely irresponsible.
I am socially moderate to liberal. I believe the government should largely stay out of our personal and business lives. They should not be in the business of telling us what to eat, drink or think. They should tend to the budget, defense, public works and not much more than that.
We have only ourselves to blame for social injustices. We are not tending to our responsibilities which go hand-in-hand with our rights and that includes helping our neighbors when they need it. We must stop relying on the government to be our source for everything. We do not need a Police State or a Nanny State.
I am fiercely convinced we must keep constant vigilance of our Constitutionally guaranteed rights, all of them. I write and comment mostly on the Second Amendment because I think we are dangerously close to allowing the government to regulate that right away. Once that right is gone the rest are sure to follow.
I hope you found what you were looking for when you came here.
95 comments
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 9:36:34 AM
Article: "Townhall.com and the Militia Movement: The Guns Are Free, Bu"
Did you know . . .
Friday, July 3, 2009 at 6:43:13 AM
Article: "When guns are outlawed only outlaws will have guns, and how"
Well, John
Friday, July 3, 2009 at 12:00:48 AM
Article: "When guns are outlawed only outlaws will have guns, and how"
There is hope
Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 11:52:28 PM
Article: "When guns are outlawed only outlaws will have guns, and how"
John, you don't get it.
Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 9:51:45 PM
Article: "When guns are outlawed only outlaws will have guns, and how"
Twist Away, John.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 8:29:01 AM
Article: "When guns are outlawed only outlaws will have guns, and how"
Too subtle for you?
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 10:42:19 PM
Article: "When guns are outlawed only outlaws will have guns, and how"
Okay . . .
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 9:51:02 AM
Article: "When guns are outlawed only outlaws will have guns, and how "
A different perspective
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 8:19:47 AM
Article: "The True Source of Power"
Well Said!
Friday, June 19, 2009 at 11:53:59 PM
Poll: "Poll: Waxman Markey Cap and Trade Bill"
Follow the Money
Monday, June 15, 2009 at 9:05:11 AM
Article: "What Next?"
Thank you both for your comments
Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 8:40:22 AM
Article: "Does the US Treasury Dept Anticipate World Rule?"
Big Brother is Watching . . .
Friday, May 22, 2009 at 10:17:19 AM
Article: "A Search for Reason on Gun Ownership"
Another great piece, Jim.
Monday, May 4, 2009 at 10:04:53 AM
Article: "Criminal Complaint Served and Seven Arrested at the Army Exp"
Start at Home
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 8:35:15 AM
Article: "2A All the Way"
You are a funny guy, Perry
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 9:00:53 AM
Article: "2A All the Way"
I Taught My Wife How to Use Handguns
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 5:43:32 PM
Article: "Say NO to FOX News, and Glenn Beck!"
Ummm . . . Mark?
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 5:29:19 PM
Article: "Trigger Mad"
How old are you, Ron?
Monday, April 13, 2009 at 9:46:25 AM
Article: "ABC News Gets It Wrong on Firearms Segment"
Great piece, Stuart!
Monday, April 13, 2009 at 9:01:22 AM
Article: "Trigger Mad"
What on Earth?
Monday, April 6, 2009 at 12:05:50 PM
Article: "Binghamton and Carthage Shootings Cause More Problems for Gu"
Punish the Inocent, Victimize the Criminal
Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 9:44:50 AM
Article: "Bazookas, flintlocks & concealibility: The handgun's role in"
It is a Right
Friday, February 6, 2009 at 1:32:26 PM
Article: "Phelps and Obama-- leading the way Towards legalizing Mariju"
Less Drug Gang Violence Too
Friday, January 30, 2009 at 10:45:19 PM
Article: "American Politics - The Incomplete Square Dance"
No Sense of Humor?
Friday, January 23, 2009 at 12:30:19 AM
Article: "Why God Does Not Belong at Inaugurations"
Thanks Mikhail
Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 10:05:23 AM
Article: "Why God Does Not Belong at Inaugurations"
From the LA Times - June 24, 2008
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 9:10:46 AM
Article: "The Conversation We're NOT Having: A Dialogue About Guns, Cr"
Great article, Stuart. Keep 'em coming.
Monday, January 5, 2009 at 9:53:35 AM
Article: "NRA Legends are Dropping Like NRA Candidates"
And Right's Grabbers Cook Their Stats Too . .
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 9:17:19 AM
Article: "2008's Funniest Political Moments"
Best Explanation of the Hillary Sniper Gaff
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 9:56:32 AM
Article: "A License to protect, not kill!"
Nicely Said . . .
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 9:19:13 AM
Diary: "BREAKING NEWS:"
Brokaw proves he is out of touch with the American people.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 1:50:19 PM
Article: "GA Republican Rep. Broun and AP Confabulating a-- Folie à de"
What is not clear about . . .
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 5:32:33 PM
Article: "Whatever Doubts I Have About Obama, I'm Still Happy An Afric"
So the key was his race?
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 4:37:30 PM
Article: "Our Time Is NOW!"
Great Piece, Debbie
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 3:14:45 PM
Article: "Troops may run out of time to vote"
The System Should Work
Monday, November 3, 2008 at 6:57:03 PM
Article: "As Election Day Closes In I'm Getting Tired, Frustrated And"
I am taking this seriously . . .
Monday, November 3, 2008 at 3:08:21 PM
Article: "As Election Day Closes In I'm Getting Tired, Frustrated And"
A Comment Made to a Different Article
Friday, October 17, 2008 at 9:03:35 PM
Poll: "Poll: Are we safe from our own military?"
Also Other
Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 10:42:14 PM
Article: "Obama-Hating NRA Down to Its Only Trick"
Second Amendment Support Not an Obama Strong Suit
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 8:43:43 PM
Article: "Women Say NO to Palin"
BTW - I am against both parties' tickets
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 8:37:18 PM
Article: "Women Say NO to Palin"
Even Snopes says the "book banning" is carp.
Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 12:48:27 AM
Article: "How Dare They Spend Trillions on Corporate Welfare, Without."
Pull Your Head Out of the Sand
Friday, September 19, 2008 at 11:30:20 PM
Article: "How Dare They Spend Trillions on Corporate Welfare, Without."
This is why I am now Libertarian
Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 10:00:52 PM
Article: "Why is Obama Losing"
Substantive Issues?
Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 9:29:17 PM
Article: "Why is Obama Losing"
We Agree on Obama's Stance on the 2A
Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 8:50:09 AM
Article: "As Thompson and Lieberman praised Palin, six died by gunfire"
Good Comment Scott
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 9:12:31 AM
Article: "Evangelical Lite"
Gun Control is Hurting Obama
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 8:28:37 AM
Article: "The Second Amendment Versus The Police State?"
Thanks
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 8:23:34 AM
Article: "The Second Amendment Versus The Police State?"
Forgot to mention
Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 9:41:12 PM
Article: "The Second Amendment Versus The Police State?"
I am Neo.
Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 7:16:12 PM
Article: "The Second Amendment Versus The Police State?"
A Little Purposefully Over The Top
Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 6:42:22 PM
Article: "The Second Amendment Versus The Police State?"
My God!
Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 6:25:14 PM
Article: "The Second Amendment Versus The Police State?"
My God!
Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 6:12:54 PM
Article: "The Second Amendment Versus The Police State?"
A matter of perspective
Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 12:58:30 PM
Article: "The Second Amendment Versus The Police State?"
Missed you, John
Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 10:27:28 AM
Article: "The Second Amendment Versus The Police State?"
Thank you.
Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 12:31:33 AM
Poll: "Poll: Is the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment (Right to"
Mission of the Military
Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 11:12:42 PM
Article: "The growing suicide rate in our military"
Hello Rabbi
Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 9:53:32 PM
Article: "The Second Amendment Versus The Police State?"
Same Here
Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 7:50:32 PM
Article: "The Second Amendment Versus The Police State?"
Is there a middle road?
Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 9:58:34 PM
Poll: "Poll: Is the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment (Right to"
An intersting side issue
Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 9:11:19 PM
Poll: "Poll: Is the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment (Right to"
Thank you
Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 10:58:40 AM
Poll: "Poll: Is the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment (Right to"
You continue to dodge my questions
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 9:47:37 AM
Article: "The Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Preventio"
Worth Consideration
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 8:57:50 AM
Poll: "Poll: Is the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment (Right to"
I have a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Psychology
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 8:42:43 AM
Poll: "Poll: Is the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment (Right to"
You are forcing my hand
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 3:31:07 PM
Poll: "Poll: Is the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment (Right to"
This is a poll, not an article or OpEd
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 8:46:46 AM
Poll: "Poll: Is the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment (Right to"
I would go with first listing in Merriam-Webster Online
Monday, September 1, 2008 at 1:32:52 PM
Poll: "Poll: Johnny Got His Gun"
Serendipity?
Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 10:55:22 PM
Poll: "Poll: Is the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment (Right to"
Same Problem in California
Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 10:04:21 PM
Poll: "Poll: Is the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment (Right to"
Agreed
Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 9:59:00 PM
Poll: "Poll: Is the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment (Right to"
Thanks!
Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 9:56:23 PM
Poll: "Poll: Is the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment (Right to"
Thanks!
Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 9:29:31 PM
Poll: "Poll: Is the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment (Right to"
Could you clarify?
Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 9:09:53 PM
Poll: "Poll: Is the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment (Right to"
Thanks!
Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 8:53:38 PM
Poll: "Poll: Is the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment (Right to"
Thanks!
Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 8:42:23 PM
Poll: "Poll: Is the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment (Right to"
Why might it be obsolete?
Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 10:31:18 AM
Article: "Did McCain Choose Palin to Forestall NRA Endorsement of Barr"
Very Possible
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 10:20:38 AM
Article: "Gun Control and the Second Amendment"
It is Even Worse Than That
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 4:23:40 PM
Article: "Gun Control and the Second Amendment"
Different issues
Monday, August 25, 2008 at 10:25:05 PM
Article: "Gun Control and the Second Amendment"
I appreciate the compliment
Monday, August 25, 2008 at 10:06:44 PM
Article: "Gun Control and the Second Amendment"
Police Protection - Or Not
Monday, August 25, 2008 at 9:37:21 PM
Article: "Gun Control and the Second Amendment"
Much Better Put
Monday, August 25, 2008 at 9:59:44 AM
Article: "Gun Control and the Second Amendment"
Additional Commentary
Monday, August 25, 2008 at 8:55:27 AM
Article: "Gun Control and the Second Amendment"
Less-than-perfect Judicial System
Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 10:03:45 PM
Article: "Gun Control and the Second Amendment"
The Keystone State
Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 3:10:48 PM
Article: "Gun Control and the Second Amendment"
Agreed!
Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 10:13:20 AM
Article: "'Stop Handgun Violence' Unveils New Billboard in Boston to c"
There are already too many gun laws.
Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 10:54:08 AM
Article: "Now is the Time for Comprehensive Gun Control"
Comprehensive Gun Control? Comprehensive Gun Protection!
Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 3:08:23 AM
Article: "Where are the gun rights groups now?"
More Facts
Friday, July 18, 2008 at 9:37:34 AM
Article: "Where are the gun rights groups now?"
Still Wrong
Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 4:44:58 PM
Article: "Where are the gun rights groups now?"
Wrong Again.
Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 8:54:32 AM
Article: "Where are the gun rights groups now?"
Why the repost of the same article?
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 11:12:58 PM
Article: "Where are the gun rights groups now?"
Where are we? Right here!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 9:06:56 AM
Article: "Let's Stop Killing Each Other"
Another Opinion