The response to the recent decision in the U.S. Supreme Court regarding Hobby Lobby has been…sad. The most popular argument is “They can believe whatever they want, as long as it doesn’t affect anyone else.” Talk about ignorance. The Constitution The First Amendment of the United States Constitution is...
News & Current Events
George Zimmerman & Trayvon Martin – Part 1
State of Florida vs. George Zimmerman Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock (or other such barrier of external information), you’ve probably at least heard of the “George Zimmerman Trial.” A tragic situation has been exploited into a national tragedy of racism (that’s the summation of my view; feel...
Video Games: Source of Violence or Helpful Tool?
This is a research paper written by Matthew E. Semrau in June of 2010. You are free to use this article as long as proper citation and attribution are given. Should you plagiarize this article (use it as your own for school, profit, etc) you will be prosecuted to...
Associated Press (AP): Illegal vs. Undocumented Immigrant
A topic of disgust (and discussion) in conservative circles lately is the new Associated Press (AP) guidelines on how news sources should refer to those who have immigrated illegally. As a student of journalism, this is an issue I found troubling. How can I report the truth if I’m...
Some thoughts on traditional marriage
If you haven’t been living under a rock, chances are you’ve noticed the debate in Washington between the ideas of traditional marriage and homosexual marriage. I’ve been weighing in on the topic on Facebook almost daily. Some people like my opinion; others not so much. Admittedly, it’s taken me...
War No More? Reflecting on Iraq & Other Wars
Trouble With War I find myself at an interesting impasse. I suppose it was only a matter of time. Let me begin by saying, I’m not “anti-war”, but I’m even less “pro-war”. I don’t support war as a first option. But, I believe there are times where evil people...
Snippet: Religious Freedom vs. Anti-Discrimination: School Sues Teachers
This is an interesting story I found on FoxNews. Basically, when contracts were about to be renewed, a private Christian school required teachers provide a letter of recommendation from their pastor and a statement of faith. For a private, Christian school whose goal is to not only teach, but...
Snippet: Tragic Shooting
This is a tragic shooting that I don’t want to turn political, but in light of the current debates in Washington and around the country, I think it’s prudent to mention. Chicago has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, yet gun crimes are out of control....