Michael Jackson: Predator or Prey?
I would like to start by saying this: abusing children in any way — emotionally, physically, or sexually — has to be one of the most evil and abhorrent actions in this world. Even convicted criminals will beat and kill child predators in prison. I think that practically every person has a little voice inside [...]
Michael Jackson: An American Icon
Do you remember parachute pants? How about bandannas? Growing up in the ‘80s was quite a memorable experience. I can remember taking break-dancing lessons at a local teen club in Louisville, KY. I was about 8 or 9-years-old then, and my competitive nature propelled me to be asked to become a member of the club’s [...]
Excuse me, would you stop hating us, please? Thanks!
I was watching the news this morning, like I do everyday. And, I caught General David Petraeus as he addressed a House appropriations subcommittee — voicing his concern about recent insurgent “homicide” bombings in Iraq. Gen. Patraeus warned that the progress in Iraq is still “fragile and reversible.” Then, in the background, I saw something [...]
Gay intolerance tarnishes Obama inaugural pick
An article from the AP today reported that gays are up in arms over Obama’s pick of popular evangelical minister, Rick Warren. FROM THE AP: “The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest gay rights organization, said Warren’s opposition to gay marriage is a sign of intolerance.” Emphasis mine. This is outrageous for a couple of [...]
Objectivity is impossible
No one has objectivity. I’m paraphrasing a dear friend of mine’s view that people can’t be objective because their brain function as well as their experience clouds their perception of reality. The subject of objectivity came up in passing as my friend and I were discussing brain function and its corresponding software. I don’t share [...]
Father’s Day in the UK: A Gay Olde Time
Ah, those wacky Brits. They sure come up with some weird ideas, like how kids shouldn’t be encouraged to eat cheese. But now the Brits have truly outdone themselves. They have OFFICIALLY declared kids don’t need a dad. “Single women and lesbian couples won landmark parental rights last night as MPs voted to remove the [...]
Berkley Code Pink vs. The United States Marines
Well, for some reason the original video feed sent to us by Legal Eagle is no longer available to embed onsite. However, you might still be able to access it at boortz.com. We apologize for the inconvenience. Here’s something not nearly as fun, but just as disturbing.
A New Breed of Stalker: The Cyberbully
Sensible Life normally features in this section people who are making a difference –a positive difference –in the world, but this issue, we want to touch on a very real group of people who impact the world in a negative manner. Their impact has even resulted in death. This group is known as cyberbullies. I [...]
Darkhorses of the primary?
…Or maybe they’re just mad and need to be put down… It’s the thrilling tragedy of three crazed genetic mutants who end up being euthanized by their own cyborg mama for being too ideologically perfect. In response to this blatant example of patricide, mama’s keepers throw a huge party called a convention. Just goes to [...]
‘Don’t tase me bro!’
This video taken in 2007 of University of Florida student Andrew Meyer has won acclaim in the blogosphere, with many people taking the position that Meyer’s First Amendment rights were violated. You be the judge. John Kerry was holding a townhall style meeting on campus where Meyer was in attendance. This was a forum with [...]