Growing up the child of Democratic parents in a Republican community, I would always find myself frustrated and confounded to find that – having failed once again to persuade my middle-school friends of their wrongheadedness in yet another political conversation – good friends can honestly disagree. Fast-forward to the 21st century. Republicans heartily acknowledge the […]

Can someone answer the following questions? When does an unborn human being gain human rights? Is it at conception? Is it when the heart starts beating? Is it when the baby can feel pain? Is it never? Here is another question: Is it a human right to intentionally take another life? If so, when? Finally, […]

Portland Ovations hit it out of the park twice in a row this spring. “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” was perfect in every way: voices, sound quality, lighting, segmentation, costumes, manner, backdrop. The sold-out audience just swooned together, lost in happy memories. And they did it again. “Fiddler On The Roof” was superb. Again with […]

I am troubled by polling by the media that is creating what I believe to be a false impression of our current state of political affairs. Specifically, one frequently sees two questions at the top of every poll: Is President Biden too old to run for reelection? And is our country headed in the right […]

In a nation where it is illegal to harm eagle eggs, why do we allow for the slaughter of innocent babies who are more valuable than birds? In any decent society, the taking of an innocent life cannot be justified under any circumstances. One area where abortion is still rare is after a baby is […]

Some sayings have stood the test of time because they have spoken to lives throughout history. “The pen is mightier than the sword.” “All men are created equal.” “Live and let live.” The purpose of my “mighty” pen is to save lives. Looking for a great proof of life at conception? What happens if a […]

A recent report quoted a letter I had sent for the hearings on increased gun presence in schools, and I stand by my argument against such measures (“Proposals to arm school staff draw emotional arguments at State House,” April 26). I want, however, to reiterate part of my letter that was not quoted. Currently, many […]