And now there are 11. Eleven jurisdictions in the United States have now legalized the act of suicide when it is the product of consultation between a terminally ill patient and a qualified medical person. New Mexico’s legislature is the latest to approve such a bill called the End-of-Life Options Act. Other states – California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Montana, New Jersey, Oregon, Vermont and Washington, as well as the District of Columbia – … [Read more...]
Without Public Debate Democracy Crumbles
It sometimes feels as though our Democracy is broken, and I wonder if it is our own fault. We have the right to know what our government does on our behalf, but we have become an apathetic citizenry, apparently not caring enough to speak up when we don’t like how politicians run the government or spend our tax dollars. … [Read more...]
If Kids Matter U.S. Immigration Policy is Not Humanitarian
Your loyal columnist is not in the habit of saying, "I told you so…" but may I remind readers about a column I wrote a few weeks ago in which I warned that the U.S. was in for a bumpy immigration ride ahead. “Massive human caravans from Honduras are already headed this way,” I wrote the first of February following President Biden’s 100-day ban on deportations. “Some predict throngs of Central American migrants will follow.” It was a … [Read more...]
Determined Judges Could Stop the No Cash Bail Madness
This is an open letter to District Court Judges in Harris County, Texas. But,honestly, it could apply to any number of judges across the country. Citizens from all walks of life are begging you to close the revolving door at the courthouse! In your zeal to embrace the idea of doing away with cash bail you judges are granting bond to too many dangerous criminals. … [Read more...]
Art Imitates Life – Inside the Insidious World of Elder Guardianships
Given that this is a crime and justice column it is pretty safe to say this will likely be the only time I do a movie review. But given the subject matter of the new movie, “I Care A Lot” this film is right up my alley. … [Read more...]
One Way Politicians Can Start to Regain Voter’s Trust
Quick, name some national politicians you trust. What’s that you say? You’re struggling to think of any trustworthy politicians in Washington? You are not alone. Pew Research reports 80% of us say we do not trust the federal government to do what’s right “always or most of the time.” And 81% of us think members of Congress act unethically “all or some of the time.” … [Read more...]
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