Seattle’s ongoing homeless crisis is surrounded by an absurd number of contradictions that if not addressed will only result in a continuation of this human tragedy. Leaders and supporters of the city’s current approach claim compassion, but have delivered heartlessness. When residents have been asked for and given more tax dollars, the result is only […]
Seattle’s sickening rape that could have been prevented
Today the Seattle Times reports on a rape at a local car dealership. The manager, Jen Moran, called the attack “just sickening” and commented that the victim “should’ve been safe.” The accused is Christopher Teel, a 24 year old homeless man. While a homeless person committing a crime isn’t big news in Seattle, this person […]
Gun control that works requires smaller government
Americans are understandably outraged at another school shooting, sparking immediate calls by many for more gun control. It’s disappointing that few of these same folks are expressing equal amounts of indignation at the FBI, which has confessed to failing to follow its own protocols upon receiving a credible and specific tip. This is government failure […]
Pumping up freedoms in Oregon – redux
<A new amendment to Oregon’s law, effective 1 January 1, 2018, further frees some Oregonians to pump their own gas. This is an update to a December 2015 post. > Two cheers for a tiny wave of liberty rippling through the state to our south. Beginning January 1, some Oregonians will have additional rights to […]
Capturing your kids’ moments from behind
We have a couple of walls of photos of our children through the years, which I sometimes like to get lost in as I remember the milestones and moments. The other day I noticed that many of my favorite shots all have one thing in common – I didn’t capture their faces. Like other favorites, […]
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