Beyond Affirmative Action – How To Avoid Stunting Entire Generations of Kids

Given recent news around Affirmative Action, it is understandable that it is all anyone can talk about. Regardless of your opinion on this topic however, what is not debatable is that countless millions of children in America are currently being shortchanged, and denied the childhood they need to succeed and pursue the American dream. Just … Continue reading Beyond Affirmative Action – How To Avoid Stunting Entire Generations of Kids →

Better that 10 Innocent Men be Murdered

I recently came across an interesting article, discussing the evolution of the popular phrase “Better that 10 guilty men go free, than 1 innocent man go to prison.” More specifically, it discusses how the exact ratio has varied throughout all of human history. A perfect demonstration that as poetic as the phrase may sound, coming … Continue reading Better that 10 Innocent Men be Murdered →

The Silent Killers

Anna dies due to a motor vehicle accident involving a drunk driver. The world moves on.Alice dies due to the actions of a lunatic while running the Boston Marathon. The entire world mourns her death & embarks on a manhunt to avenge it. Trevor dies while walking back home, in a botched robbery. He gets … Continue reading The Silent Killers →

Why we “Need” Prohibition

I was looking through some old essays and came across the following gem, written in favor of alcohol Prohibition in the 1930s. Needless to say, I found it highly amusing. Alcohol: Been There. Done That For a little while in my teenage years, my friends and I drank alcohol. It was fun. I have some … Continue reading Why we “Need” Prohibition →

Parents Need to Take More Responsibility For Their Kids

The past year has been a sobering experience in the dark side of society. I started as a volunteer in CASA, thinking I could make a difference in the lives of underprivileged kids. A year later, one of my youths is still in a dysfunctional situation with severe psychological problems. The other has what it … Continue reading Parents Need to Take More Responsibility For Their Kids →