Category Archives: Current Events

The Death of Democracy

Posted on August 20, 2013 by DHawthorne

A remarkable thing has happened … for the first time in over 35 years, former president Jimmy Carter has said something I agree with. In a speech at the meeting of “The Atlantic Bridge” in Atlanta, Georgia, he said, “America … Continue reading →

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What is the Cure?

Posted on September 18, 2006 by DHawthorne

Medecins Sans Frontières – Human Ball is a well made, and haunting video that attempts to illustrate the severity of the AIDS crisis in Africa. The issue HIV has been shelved to a back room of public consciousness in the … Continue reading →

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If Christians Acted like This…

Posted on February 3, 2006 by DHawthorne

If Christians reacted to every slight and every bit of humor at their expense the way these Muslims have, they would have killed off the rest of the world by now. I thought I had a lot more to say … Continue reading →

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Better ways to spend your money?

Posted on October 11, 2005 by DHawthorne

It had to be a thrill, but $20 million of a thrill? I’ve had as many fantasies as the next guy about what I would do if I had the money to do whatever I wanted, but this wouldn’t be … Continue reading →

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Defending the Faith

Posted on October 2, 2005 by DHawthorne

Those who would have “Intelligent Design” taught in schools will have their day in court soon. Their detractors have had their say all over the Net as well, and it looks like the debate will rage on for some time. … Continue reading →

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Pied Pipers and Lemmings

Posted on September 15, 2005 by DHawthorne

The Democratic primaries for the NYC mayoral race took place this week, and it reminded me of an aspect to modern American culture that I am finding increasingly alarming. Remember when it used to be said, “may the best man … Continue reading →

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Race vs. Class in America

Posted on September 3, 2005 by DHawthorne

There has been a lot of flap about the holes in the evacuation plans of New Orleans, and aid reaching those who have been stranded there. The stories are horrific, there is no other way to put it. The shortfalls … Continue reading →

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In the Wake of Disaster

Posted on August 31, 2005 by DHawthorne

It’s difficult to wrap one’s mind around the kind of disaster that struck the Gulf Coast in the form of hurricane Katrina this week. To me, it’s like an unexpected punch to the gut…you are shocked, staggered, gasping for breath; … Continue reading →

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Who’s the Insane One?

Posted on August 15, 2005 by DHawthorne

My first reaction on reading this article was complete horror; once that settled down, I thought it was much like the incident described in my last post: someone let their emotions get the better of them, and they did something … Continue reading →

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Why would you throw your life away?

Posted on August 11, 2005 by DHawthorne

It’s been all over the news, how they finally caught up to and captured George and Jennifer Hyatte. It comes as no great surprise – the things Mrs. Hyatte allegedly did to break her husband out of prison were nothing … Continue reading →

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