Trouble in Kenosha

Kenosha Riot 2020 How many of you have followed the case of Kyle Rittenhouse, now on trial for murdering two protestors in Kenosha, Wisconsin, during the turbulent summer of 2020? Reactions to the incident and to the trial provide a vivid illustration of the cultural and racial issues that divide America.  Some people consider Rittenhouse […]

Uncomfortable Conversations

A dear daughter-in-law recently responded to my post entitled “The Big Lie.”  In that post I vigorously denied the oft made charge that America is systemically racist.  She suggested that I check out “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man,” to get a reality check.  Well, I checked it out, and this is my response. I […]

The Breonna Taylor Affair

The Breonna Taylor affair is a perfect illustration of the warped news coverage being fed to the American public.  Truth is often lost in the roar of the mob. Insofar as I can determine, the facts of the case are as follows: Louisville police were investigating Jamarcus Glover and Adrian Walker for dealing in illegal […]

Truth Be Damned!

During the 1890s a furious controversy erupted in France over the guilt or innocence of Albert Drefus, a French Jewish officer charged with espionage. He was convicted by a French army court, but as it turned out there was incontrovertible proof of his innocence. However, the proof reflected some dishonor on the military authorities, and […]

Facts About Crime and Policing

As the liberal pundits dominate the media it becomes ever more difficult to disseminate balanced and accurate information. Ideology driven reporters close their minds to facts that are not in accordance with their worldviews, and information that contravenes the prevailing narrative is sometimes suppressed. Heather MacDonald of the Manhattan Institute has studied policing in America […]