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- For our society to prosper, it needs to be more egalitarian
While the sentiments expressed by “We’re all in this together” and “Alone Together,” among others, are undoubtedly sincere, one has to wonder what will happen once the current pandemic ends and we’re in recovery mode. Great unifying catchphrases have the habit of fizzling after the crises have passed. Significant challenges wait. History tells us not to expect post-pandemic burdens to be shared equally unless we proactively develop strategies now to address the inequalities. First and foremost are the front-line medical … Continue reading “For our society to prosper, it needs to be more egalitarian” - Expand use of nuclear energy to combat global warmingThe Amazon inferno, environmental deregulation, lackluster ideas such as the “Green New Deal” – all point to a deepening climate crisis. Meanwhile, the demand for energy grows as rising middle classes in Asia, Africa and South America want and deserve the lives affluent Westerners have had since World War II: a lifestyle largely responsible for our carbon- rich atmosphere today. Even more fossil fuel (FF) power plants and vehicles are on the horizon. Solar and wind power cannot sate the … Continue reading “Expand use of nuclear energy to combat global warming”
- Mega-Corporate ImperialismHumanity is in trouble and most people are unaware. The sociopolitical order is changing, precipitating an erosion of human rights and democratic institutions. The reason is Mega-Corporate Imperialism (MCI), an expanding network of economic powerhouses causing detrimental shifts in the social fabric worldwide. Nation-states have become the enablers of a widening system of corporate dynasties from banking to high tech. These “too big to fail” conglomerates or mega-corporate entities (MCEs) now exert a profound influence on human activities and thought, … Continue reading “Mega-Corporate Imperialism”
- Constitution, Anthem, FlagThe controversy over protests during our national anthem has reached a level of divisiveness that threatens to undermine the foundation of our Constitution, specifically the Bill of Rights. To start, I’m a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, and yes, I would prefer people to stand, uncover, and place a hand over their hearts (or render proper military salutes if in uniform) during the playing of the national anthem. But my preference and those of many senior government officials have … Continue reading “Constitution, Anthem, Flag”
- Much-Needed Constitutional Amendments“Congress Shall Pass No Law…” Our constitutional democracy is imperfect, especially when the major parties disagree and cannot find common ground. With a few constitutional tweaks, we can overcome the imperfections and achieve a “more perfect Union.” The founders inserted Article V into the Constitution for this reason. Although we’ve amended the Constitution numerous times, we remain reluctant to align the Constitution to our twenty-first century reality. An Amendment Convention could fast-track the necessary changes and fulfill the vision of … Continue reading “Much-Needed Constitutional Amendments”
