Confusion Unwelcome to me The too bright light from From across the street. Spilling in, over the sill, onto The undusted dresser, The bedposts of an empty bed, Blankets and rumpled sheets cast aside, The door half closed as if she still slept there. I wish to be left to my dreams. […]
At the Diner He took a seat at the counter. The café was a nice place. Not too clean, but home like. Comfortable. The food should be good. The waitress sat on a stool at the other end of the counter within arm’s reach of the cash register. She was bent over a […]
“Effects” A man was suspected of masterminding a series of robberies. He was apprehended and convicted. On appeal he alleged the police violated his rights when they recorded his movements and locations by accessing cell phone data from his service provider. In November, that case argued before the United States Supreme Court. A decision […]
The Bill of Rights – Part Four In this series we explore 1) the Source of the Bill of Rights, 2) Who’s rights are protected 3) Whom are the rights protected from, and 4) What rights are protected. In the final part of this series we address what rights are protected by the […]
The Bill of Rights – Part Three In this series we explore 1) the Source of the Bill of Rights, 2) Who’s rights are protected 3) Whom are the rights protected from, and 4) What rights are protected. In Part Three we discuss from Whom are the rights in the Bill of Rights […]
The Bill of Rights – Part Two In this series we explore 1) the Source of the Bill of Rights, 2) Who’s rights are protected 3) Whom are the rights protected from, and 4) What rights are protected. In Part Two we consider who is protected by the Bill of Rights. Though […]
I never tire of examining Power and how the Founders of our Nation framed the Constitution to provide a structure of governance that would be effective, but also how they built in restraints against the natural accretion of too much power in too few hands. I am, however, watching with interest a number of cases […]
Presidential Wars What we always considered a futuristic vision of a dystopian world in which a mad dictator hurls nuclear weapons toward our nation turns out not to be confined to the pages of apocalyptic science fiction. Sorry, after I wrote the above paragraph I just liked it too much to hit the […]
The prospect of war abroad and insurrection at home are not thoughts we welcome. However, I’m not sure they can much longer be avoided. Abroad North Korea, ruled by a fat little despot with a bad haircut, has nuclear bombs, is developing missiles to deliver them and threatens to use the weapons against the […]
My General Up along the hill On worn and weathered knees He strived headlong, stubborn, Leading us to our destiny. Our Captain shouted No! to him, Warning of shocks and shoals, Of arrows, pins, shards and blades, Of bent, broken flags and escutcheons. And all us foolish boys Who marked his words, […]