There is nothing conservative about taking a course of action based on faith that things will somehow work out if we do the right things, and there is nothing liberal or progressive about having kings or government grant us rights and take care of us. “Good people know about both good and evil: bad people … Continue reading 1.1 Right & Left
6.2 Self Driving Cars
I’m skeptical. Real World: Driving from where I live in Houston to, let’s say, Costco, involves pulling up to an intersection with no stop sign and turning onto a narrow street with no lane markings that often has cars parked on both sides. The route to busy Westheimer Avenue is a short drive over speed … Continue reading 6.2 Self Driving Cars
9.0 Education
I have learned more from my many failures than from my few triumphs.
7.0 Abortion
Abortion is the biggest issue of our time and the one that provides the clearest difference between the political Left and Right. Those who are for legal abortion say that a pregnant woman and society should consider many things before having a baby. They say that it may be best for the mother and for … Continue reading 7.0 Abortion
6.1 Technology and Risk
Man does not seem to be any more intelligent today than he was at the start of recorded history thousands of years ago. Today we obviously understand our world better, and we have have much better stuff than our ancestors did, but the percentage of people in the world capable of writing great literature, creating … Continue reading 6.1 Technology and Risk
4.0 Civilization
Of all of the things civilized man has built I am the most impressed with our roads. They are used by everyone—for good and for ill. Roads connect all of us with nearly everyone in America. We take them for granted. Few of the people who use our roads work as hard as the people … Continue reading 4.0 Civilization
5.10 Government’s Job
Our government is supposed to be there to protect the people; to protect the family and the workings of our civilization. Our nation’s founders never intended for government to take on a life of its own or to replace the responsibilities of the family. The national government in America was and still should be a … Continue reading 5.10 Government’s Job
3.1 The War between the Sexes, 2017
Years ago my brother and I were intently playing with some of our toys. One of our sisters was in the same room doing whatever it was girls do. Suddenly she started loudly crying. We paid little attention to her, but our dad heard her and strode quickly into the room. Without slowing down or … Continue reading 3.1 The War between the Sexes, 2017
5.90 Solutions for Government
Some things that would put government back in its place: Whenever a government scandal pops up, the Administration should immediately freeze spending. If they do not, Congress should. This is sort of analogous to hitting the brakes when you see a deer in the road. Once a problem appears, slow down and see what what … Continue reading 5.90 Solutions for Government
5.91 VA Planning and Construction Program Reforms
I spent my career designing and planning Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) buildings and health care delivery strategies Here are some specific VA reforms needed. The principles underlining these could be also applied to other Departments. 1. Make requests for VA Construction Funding a part of each VA Administration’s budget request, not a part … Continue reading 5.91 VA Planning and Construction Program Reforms
ACA and Tax Reform
Some on the Left, and some on the Right, have said that the way tax reform was passed by Congress was wrong—too hasty, too little debate; no time was given for reading the final bill. Some on the Right also say that there is no difference between the way the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and … Continue reading ACA and Tax Reform
