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Lately, some people I know have been arrested for what seem to be administrative rather than criminal offenses. I never want to see someone in handcuffs because they have weeds in their yard. Continue Reading
The two underlying causes of America’s fall from manufacturing grace are our tunnel vision about the dangers of too much off-shoring and devotion to the notion of free trade. Continue Reading
Any statewide educational “reform” effort needs to address school security concerns head-on because they directly impact all others including student and employee performance. Continue Reading
America has awakened to a brutal new reality. A one-time enemy turned trading partner, China, has now become our largest creditor, and one that is pulling the levers of our financial system through its investments in – and stranglehold on – the U.S. economy. Continue Reading
CNN consciously excluded former N.M. Gov. Gary Johnson from its upcoming presidential debate. Since when does the media get to decide who is a credible presidential candidate and who is not? Continue Reading
Top priority should be given to eliminating the personal income tax and adopting right-to-work laws. Continue Reading
The wars on illegal drugs and terrorists have created a police state that requires Americans to be instantly obedient to authorities or be crushed by the full force of our government. Continue Reading
Kobe Bryant made $25 million this year but says the year was “wasted.” Perhaps if he understood what $25 million could bring to many New Mexican children who deal with developmental disabilities, Kobe wouldn’t be so flippant about what a “waste” of time the past year was for him. Continue Reading
Our nation’s and state’s economic recovery, long-term sustainability and economic vitality can be in part secured through ensuring certain values are upheld. Start with two big dollops of accountability – both governmental and corporate. Then add in some fundamental fairness. Continue Reading
During his meeting with President Obama last week at the White House, Prime Minister Netanyahu said that “a peace based on illusions will crash eventually on the rocks of Middle Eastern reality.” He’s right. Continue Reading
All residents have an obligation to serve this country. So I want a restoration of the military draft, and the establishment of national service for those not drafted. Continue Reading
The Code of Judicial Conduct requires judges to report colleagues who are likely committing ethical violations, and yet, for years, many judges knew about the pay-to-play claims Judge Mike Murphy was making, but no one reported them. Continue Reading
In the guise of “putting the nation’s fiscal house in order,” U.S. House Republicans are trying to sneak through a massive transfer of tax responsibility from the rich to the middle class. Continue Reading
Memorial Day was established as a time to heal wounds of a once-torn nation by honoring all military dead of the Civil War. The focus has become one of honor for all our war dead. Continue Reading
Many New Mexicans believe “pay for play” is our state motto. Nope, other states got that first. Ours is: “$howing $ufficient re$pect in the give-to-go Land of Enticement.” Continue Reading