The Myth of the Border Fence
There is a myth that the immigration crisis can be solved by building a fence. I recall that a couple of years... Read More
What is a Passing Grade? Does Our Border Security Make the Cut?
Time and again our nation’s leaders have repeated what is now a virtual mantra, “In order to protect our nation we have... Read More
Proof that ABC News is well suited to be a part of the "Mickey Mouse" network
Just when I thought I had seen it all, I was startled Thursday morning to hear that the ABC Network’s Good Morning... Read More
Busting the Myth: Immigration Law Enforcement Hurts Community Policing
I know that those who oppose my perspective will tell you that if local police were to take the time and the... Read More
And They're Off!
Even if you have not attended many horse races you probably know that at a racetrack, the track announcer usually begins each... Read More
Intelligence and the "War on Terror"
Intelligence is the quality that places our species at the top of the food chain. There are all sorts of creatures on... Read More
Thoughts About Tucson: Gabby Giffords, Media Speculation and Civility
In Tucson this past Saturday, an act of senseless violence took the lives of six human beings while 14 others were left... Read More
The New Sheriffs in Town
Congress has re-opened for business but there are new folks at the helms of the various committees and subcommittees. I will focus... Read More
Mexican drug cartels are on the move
The Mexican drug cartels are on the move. They are moving their drugs, their thugs and their influence including violence north into... Read More
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
This past week marked the end of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy regarding gays in the United States military. However you... Read More