We are a nation founded on Christian principles, but without a single Christian voice. Profound issues such as slavery in the 19th century and abortion since Roe v. Wade have divided Christian churches as much as the nation. Now a new schism is emerging in American Christendom, and how it plays out will be foundational in deciding the country's character. ...more

December 6, 2009

Look, up in the sky ... The comics are mostly silly, but one recently really irked me. "Pearls Before Swine" made fun of, no, derided, the general public who believes there may be space visitors, calling them "Kooky Person." ...more

December 6, 2009

Here's an assortment of opinions, ramblings, ravings and rantings as my Christmas gift to you, dear reader. No, no, no need to get me any present in return! ...more

December 5, 2009

Letters to the editor from the Dec. 5 North Pinellas print edition of The Suncoast News. ...more

December 5, 2009

Dropping AARP Michael Jones' letter ("A vested interest," Nov. 29) was on target. AARP's support of President Obama's health care reform bill is indeed self-serving. ...more

December 5, 2009

The drive for rail As a transportation professional I'm optimistic about the rail discussion and its impact on our region. ...more

December 3, 2009

Is Congress going through the ordeal of trying to enact health care reform only to have one of the main pillars - requiring individuals to obtain insurance - declared unconstitutional? An interesting debate for a constitutional law seminar. In the real world, not a big worry. ...more

November 30, 2009

Late last week, while still celebrating the passage of its health care reform bill a month ago, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a little-noticed measure that would increase the payments made to doctors under Medicare. ...more

November 27, 2009

Bill Maher says he is a little surprised when people walk out during one of his concerts over something he has said. ...more

November 27, 2009

Let's dispense with three fallacies swirling about the question of abortion coverage in health care reform. Two are being peddled by anti-abortion forces. One, perhaps the most relevant, is being pushed by the pro-choice side. ...more

November 22, 2009