We call them ‘illegals’ because they are

In Tuesday’s Denver Post, columnist Cindy Rodriquez wrote that, basically, calling illegal immigrants “illegals” is incorrect and misleading and that they should, more accurately, be called “necessary workers” or “essential workers.” Feeling that her logic was seriously flawed, I sent her the following email: You were quite correct in your assertions that our choice of … Continue reading We call them ‘illegals’ because they are

Ports in a storm

The proposed sale of six U.S. ports to Dubai Ports World, an arm of the United Arab Emerates (UAE) government, has created a storm of controversy. My initial reaction to the announcement was great alarm and I remain very concerned today, despite my efforts to listen to both sides and understand the proposal. Initially I … Continue reading Ports in a storm

Whose blasphemy?

Muslims think depictions of Mohammed are blasphemous. I understand that. They are outraged over the Danish cartoons containing pictures of Mohammed. I understand that. But Muslims didn’t draw or publish the cartoons. Nor is Denmark a Muslim country. Muslims did not blaspheme. Nevertheless, thousands of Muslims in the Middle East are rioting, burning, even killing … Continue reading Whose blasphemy?