Among the many dark clouds on California’s horizon is the particularly ominous U.S. Supreme Court dictate that the Golden State must
soon release 46,000 felons from its prison system into the general populace, citing the condition of healthcare within the prison system as its reason for doing so. Setting aside for the time being the rather dubious Constitutional concerns driving this decision by the Court, it is imperative that we focus on the detrimental effects of a soft-hearted justice system upon society, for we are experiencing its end-game with frightening ferocity. Continue reading
Government
Choosing Government Leaders 101
The separate and recent events involving New York’s Representative Anthony Weiner and the former Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, should serve as a sobering reminder that some deep introspection regarding the character of those we put into public office is sorely needed. To be sure, there are no perfect individuals available for public office, but simply because we must choose from a field of flawed individuals does not mean that our standards for those we do elect or appoint should be low or non-existent. Continue reading
CRITICAL MASS 