The death of Michael Brown on August 9, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri, raised again the issue of freedom for the black race and racial harmony. Advocates for freedom usually talk in terms of changing the world in order to make conditions favorable to freedom. In this post I will argue that the efforts to change
Month: August 2014
Low Student Attendance at University Football Games–A Cultural Change?
The Wall Street Journal has reported that student attendance at American Football games in colleges and universities in 2013 dropped 7% when compared with attendance in 2009 (Wall Street Journal, “Missing From Major College Stadiums: The Students.” 28 August 2014, p. A1). The Journal gives soaring ticket prices, television coverage of games, and heavy student
Why Russia Fails—Again and Again
In this post I will offer an explanation about the quandary in which the United States finds itself again and again in its relationship with Russia, and a possible solution for this quandary. A suggestion is made that it behooves both the United States and Russia to find a way to work together. I will
Building Faith and Trust: Weaving the Fabric of an Organization
Faith is built of two ingredients: veracity and care. You have faith in someone because, first, you believe they are truthful with you, and also, you feel they have your best interest at heart. You think what they say is true and you feel they want you to thrive. Veracity and care are, therefore, the
Ferguson, USA: A New Opportunity for Racial Integration
Events in Ferguson present a new opportunity for racial integration in the United States. This little town of St. Louis County, in the State of Missouri, took center stage on Saturday, August 9, 2014, when 18-year old Michael Brown was shot and killed by a Ferguson police officer. A crisis ensued, caused by public protests
What the Body Says About the Federal Government
The perspective I have been developing is called the Back-to-the-Body Perspective. It assumes that “the truth is within you,” namely, in your flesh, in your bone, in your body. The postulate of this perspective is that the human body is the paradigm of any organization, including the government. In fact, the body has suggestions on
Marcus Aurelius and the Education of the Brain
Marcus Aurelius was Emperor of Rome from 161 to 180 CE. In many ways, Marcus Aurelius was the epitome of what Plato proposed as the “Philosopher King.” According to Plato, only kings that were also philosophers would be able to create an ideal city-state. Marcus Aurelius was exactly that: a Philosopher King. This article looks
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