Statistics

During the November 21 Men’s Forum discussion some in the group said that statistics seem to support the idea that migrants commit crimes at a lower rate than native-born Americans.  I did not respond at that time, but I was reminded of a statement attributed to Mark Twain, “There are three kinds of lies: Lies, […]

Statistics vs Truth

According to recently released FBI statistics, crime rates are down 23% compared with the same period in 2023. Violent crime fell 10% and reported rapes decreased by 18%. Aggravated assaults during that period decreased 8%, according to the data, while robberies fell 14% and reported property crime was down 13%. One Democrat supporter labeled these […]

Defend the Truth!

This blog post is in response to a recent opinion piece by David French in the New York Times.  French describes himself as an Southern-born evangelical Protestant. I identify myself likewise, and I’m certain that he and I must agree on many things.  However, I strongly disagree with many of his statements in this article. […]

A Prescient Warning

(I extracted much of the following from a recent article by Cal Thomas. It should be read by every American who is concerned about our system of justice and the recent Trump trial.) In 1940 United States Attorney General Robert H. Jackson addressed the country’s chief federal prosecutors and U.S. Attorneys. Among other remarks, he […]

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 […]

Demons in Blue

A few sobering statistics for Black Lives Matter supporters. Researchers at the Michigan State University and the University of Maryland created a database of 917 officer-involved fatal shootings in 2015.  They recently released the results of their study. All the following statistics were based on that one year study. 55% of the victims of police […]

Truth

  In these troubled times it is often difficult to discern truth from falsehood.  It is made even more difficult by the all too obvious bias of those who bring us the news.  However, if we assiduously and honestly search for truth we can find it.   The following are truth statements.    First are […]

Madness!

  Madness is in the air.  Insanity rules in television newsrooms, and many governing officials appear to have lost their ability to think.  Some of our cities tremble on the brink of anarchy. We are all sinners.  We have a wonderful country in which we take pride, but there is no perfect person, nation, or […]