Monthly Archives: September 2006

DeVos, the Free Press & Intelligent Design: A broken record

Posted on September 21, 2006 by Ted

So…as quoted in an article from the Detroit Free Press, “Republican gubernatorial candidate Dick DeVos says he thinks Michigan’s science curriculum should include a discussion about intelligent design.” Oh, please. If I believed there might be a hell in an … Continue reading →

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Bearing a grudge…or not

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Ted

Whatever else, good or bad, you might say about the United States, one thing you can say is that we don’t typically hold a grudge against our enemies. Soon after a conflict ends, our enemies quickly evolve into former enemies … Continue reading →

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Reflections on 9/11

Posted on September 10, 2006 by Ted

In reflecting on the fifth anniversary of 9/11, I spent more than a few moments trying to decide what I could write about that would have personal meaning for me and at the same time be of potential general interest … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of the American public?

Posted on September 6, 2006 by Ted

Politicians are fond of saying that they place their trust in the “wisdom of the American people.” It reminds me of Garrison Keillor’s famous quote about Lake Wobegon, where “all the children are above average.” Recently, however, I am more … Continue reading →

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