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I am a 57 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 two super grandsons 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.
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Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 7:32:39 PM
Quicklink : "Steve Jobs Dead: Apple's Great American Genius Dies of Cance"
As I Post from my iPad2
Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 7:25:56 PM
Article : "The Rally: Taking Back the Dream: A Photographic Essay"
Solutions not slogans
Monday, October 3, 2011 at 7:52:28 PM
Diary : "Money is Power"
Rob Cares - You Should too.
Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 5:31:30 PM
Article : "Can your dog or cat count on you if disaster strikes?"
Actions Speak Louder Than Words.
Friday, September 9, 2011 at 5:36:25 PM
Article : "Can your dog or cat count on you if disaster strikes?"
PETA Worried? Shock and Awe!
Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 3:13:37 AM
Diary : "Urgent, Urgent, Urgent... If You Care About OEN"
True
Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 12:03:54 AM
Diary : "Support OpEdNews?"
A Bit of an Experiment
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 8:40:01 PM
Article : "The Backfire Effect: Why Showing People the Truth Sometimes "
Experiment on posting
Friday, March 11, 2011 at 7:50:02 PM
Article : "Proud, Safe Gun Owners Not Proud or Safe When Names Released"
Amen
Friday, March 11, 2011 at 7:37:09 PM
Article : "Proud, Safe Gun Owners Not Proud or Safe When Names Released"
While You Are At It . . .
Friday, February 18, 2011 at 7:49:16 AM
Article : "The Right to Bear Arms for National Defense. Wrong!"
No Problem
Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 6:48:35 PM
Article : "The Right to Bear Arms for National Defense. Wrong!"
Did you read my previous reply?
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 3:47:41 PM
Article : "The Right to Bear Arms for National Defense. Wrong!"
DC versus Heller
Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 7:56:11 PM
Article : "Common Sense On Guns? A Reply (With Solution) To Howard Dea"
Symptoms versus Problems
Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 4:48:09 PM
Article : "Common Sense On Guns? A Reply (With Solution) To Howard Dea"
California "Solution"
Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 6:56:06 PM
Poll : "Poll: Is it time to create stricter Gun Control Laws?"
Aluminum hat . . .
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 9:10:02 PM
Poll : "Poll: Is it time to create stricter Gun Control Laws?"
How did I Miss Ed Schultz?
Friday, January 14, 2011 at 9:00:02 PM
Poll : "Poll: Is it time to create stricter Gun Control Laws?"
Incomplete Poll Options
Friday, January 14, 2011 at 8:21:16 PM
Article : "Guns For Killing Cops and Soldiers?"
ACLU Support
Friday, January 14, 2011 at 6:40:15 PM
Article : "Guns For Killing Cops and Soldiers?"
Gun control laws are important to me
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 10:43:15 PM
Article : "Who Is Jared Lee Loughner"
Jared is Insane
Friday, December 31, 2010 at 11:44:28 AM
Article : "Written on the Body: The Progressive Torture of Bradley Mann"
There is Only One Position That is not a Subordinate
Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 9:18:03 PM
Article : "Written on the Body: The Progressive Torture of Bradley Mann"
Brain Washing
Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 9:08:37 PM
Article : "Written on the Body: The Progressive Torture of Bradley Mann"
Lamo and his fit
Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 8:37:04 PM
Article : "Written on the Body: The Progressive Torture of Bradley Mann"
Apples and Oranges
Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 5:39:53 PM
Article : "Written on the Body: The Progressive Torture of Bradley Mann"
Do you want US soldiers killed?
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 7:59:45 PM
Article : "Written on the Body: The Progressive Torture of Bradley Mann"
Walk a Mile in my Combat Boots
Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 8:02:22 PM
Article : "What The Parties Are Missing"
Kudos, Mark
Friday, August 6, 2010 at 4:51:24 PM
Article : "We're all in a blue state of mind"
Dated Source?
Friday, August 6, 2010 at 9:56:56 AM
Article : "We're all in a blue state of mind"
Source Polls
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 10:12:06 PM
Article : "America - Land of the Free. Home of the Helpless."
Thank You Too, Marie.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 9:31:39 AM
Article : "America - Land of the Free. Home of the Helpless."
More
Monday, April 12, 2010 at 9:06:28 AM
Article : "America - Land of the Free. Home of the Helpless."
Well, Marie
Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 8:55:11 PM
Article : "America - Land of the Free. Home of the Helpless."
Thank you, Dear Readers
Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 1:20:06 PM
Article : "America - Land of the Free. Home of the Helpless."
Make a change
Friday, February 19, 2010 at 6:05:24 PM
Article : "Wake up America: The Looming Threat of Terrorists in Small P"
100th Comment
Friday, February 19, 2010 at 5:59:52 PM
Article : "Wake up America: The Looming Threat of Terrorists in Small P"
Along the Canadian Border?
Friday, February 19, 2010 at 11:46:40 AM
Article : "Wake up America: The Looming Threat of Terrorists in Small P"
Let's not forget shopping bags! Or opaque clothing!
Friday, February 19, 2010 at 10:40:33 AM
Article : "How Long Before Repugs Start Howling Austin Kamikaze Pilot W"
Won't We All Be Surprised . . .
Friday, December 4, 2009 at 7:01:49 PM
Article : "Video of Steve Leser's debate with Stuart Varney on Fox News"
First, I think you did a good job during the interview.
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?
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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
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Less Drug Gang Violence Too
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Article : "American Politics - The Incomplete Square Dance"
No Sense of Humor?
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Article : "Why God Does Not Belong at Inaugurations"
Thanks Mikhail
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Article : "Why God Does Not Belong at Inaugurations"
From the LA Times - June 24, 2008
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Article : "The Conversation We're NOT Having: A Dialogue About Guns, Cr"
Great article, Stuart. Keep 'em coming.
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Article : "NRA Legends are Dropping Like NRA Candidates"
And Right's Grabbers Cook Their Stats Too . .
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Article : "2008's Funniest Political Moments"
Best Explanation of the Hillary Sniper Gaff
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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?
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