That said, I would be a fool if I didn’t take some responsibility for what happened. “Hot takes” are deliberately designed to incite responses, and if one isn’t surgically precise with those jabs, then they can be applied in ways the author never intended. I’m not a novice. Communication is my area of study. Yet I crafted a provocative statement which wasn’t carefully aimed. I take responsibility for that.
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 being told to censor the truth? … Read more
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 a few days to formulate my … Read more
With all of the talk about Adam Lanza, I thought I’d share some experiences with the mental health system in America. I’m not a professional, but as having grown up with a family member with a mental illness I have first hand experience about the gross negligence of our current system. Contrary to popular … Read more