What a thought? Here starts a series of commentaries I will be writing over the next few months. Everyone, including myself has a complaint or criticism of our current and past Presidents. The complaints include things they have, and haven’t … [Continue reading] about IF I WERE PRESIDENT – Part I of a Series
BE A REBEL?
UNLV’s new multi-media campaign, which recently took top awards in national competition, is one of only a few kudos the University has received on a national level. What’s up at UNLV? Well it’s certainly not enrollment….at least not by much. In 1995 … [Continue reading] about BE A REBEL?
THE NEW MILLENNIUM – LET US BEGIN ANEW
When minister Joe Wright was asked to open the new session of the Kansas Senate, everyone was expecting the usual generalities, but this is what they heard: "Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask Your forgiveness and to seek Your … [Continue reading] about THE NEW MILLENNIUM – LET US BEGIN ANEW
Consumers Have a Right to Financial Privacy
Electronic commerce has made it possible to purchase virtually anything from the privacy of your own home. But many people still hesitate to use their credit cards to make electronic purchases. While their fears are based on solid reasoning, … [Continue reading] about Consumers Have a Right to Financial Privacy
The Teacher’s Union Wants a Raise – Solution: Tax Business!
The teachers union is at it again. They’re finalizing a plan to create a Nevada business tax that, if passed, would cripple our ability to attract new companies and create severe hardships for a number of existing businesses. The statutory initiative … [Continue reading] about The Teacher’s Union Wants a Raise – Solution: Tax Business!
The Erosion of Freedom
“They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety” Benjamin Franklin Our founding fathers would be stunned if they could see how far our nation has drifted from its original … [Continue reading] about The Erosion of Freedom
A Shout Out to the Helpers
When the Governor announced the shutdown of businesses throughout Nevada in mid-March, it seems many among us were in a state of shock. As the new reality started to sink in and people developed new routines, an unexpected camaraderie started to take … [Continue reading] about A Shout Out to the Helpers
Nevada Governor Fails to Lead: Lessons Learned from a Pandemic
First of all, I recognize it’s much easier to be an armchair quarterback than to be the one calling the shots. Our leaders, from all levels of government, have had to make unprecedented decisions in the wake of COVID-19. In many cases, their … [Continue reading] about Nevada Governor Fails to Lead: Lessons Learned from a Pandemic
Time to Evaluate: Crisis of Humanity
Life on earth has changed dramatically in the past few weeks. The COVID-19 virus has infected humanity in every nation and wreaked havoc throughout the world. Panic, fear, disbelief and anger is in our own backyard and you may be experiencing those … [Continue reading] about Time to Evaluate: Crisis of Humanity
Democrats & Legislative Council Bureau Running Amok: Ignore the Will of the People
In September of last year, Nevada State Senator Heidi Gansert was a guest columnist with Nevada Business Magazine. She explained how, in the last session, Democrats ignored the two-thirds supermajority constitutional requirement to pass two bills: SB … [Continue reading] about Democrats & Legislative Council Bureau Running Amok: Ignore the Will of the People
So You Want to Be a Business Owner?
Points to Ponder Before Taking the Plunge There are a number of places you can take quizzes to see if you would make a good entrepreneur. The Small Business Administration has one on its Web site (www.sba.gov/starting/indexsteps.html). … [Continue reading] about So You Want to Be a Business Owner?
Election Season is Upon Us: Let the Games Begin
As difficult as it is to believe, it’s election season. It’s that wonderful time every couple of years when citizens are bombarded with campaign messages from the media, outdoor, online and virtually every imaginable source, all in an effort to get … [Continue reading] about Election Season is Upon Us: Let the Games Begin
Resolution Takes a Shot at Christians: DNC Claims “Inclusivity” While Vilifying Religious Views
Last year the Democratic National Committee (DNC) released a resolution that purported to champion voters who were religiously unaffiliated. In reality, the asinine resolution, which passed unanimously at the DNC’s summer meeting, held unveiled … [Continue reading] about Resolution Takes a Shot at Christians: DNC Claims “Inclusivity” While Vilifying Religious Views
A Sanctuary State: Enforcing the Law in Nevada
In October, the Las Vegas police department announced that they were ending an agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to notify the agency of undocumented immigrants. Moving forward, they’ll only inform ICE of the … [Continue reading] about A Sanctuary State: Enforcing the Law in Nevada
The Root of the Season: Giving Thanks for Blessings
It’s easy to forget in the midst of all the conflict and hatred that surrounds us now to give thanks for the many blessings we have. As November is the month of thanksgiving I’d like to remind you all to take a moment and be thankful. President … [Continue reading] about The Root of the Season: Giving Thanks for Blessings
Gun Control: Out of Control
“A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” – Amendment 2, Bill of Rights, U.S. Constitution Ratified on December 15, 1791 as part of the … [Continue reading] about Gun Control: Out of Control
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: One Amendment Provides Access, While the Other Adds Restrictions
Two bills were passed in the final days of the legislative session which change the way the public can access information we are entitled to as taxpayers. They are Senate Bills (SB) 224 and 287. Ostensibly, both bills were intended to grant easier … [Continue reading] about The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: One Amendment Provides Access, While the Other Adds Restrictions