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February 1, 2014
RACISM
There are two core underlying beliefs in racism: (1) Individuals are not distinct but uniformly representative of their respective groups. (2) Said groups are in some way inherently inferior compared to other human beings. Racism does in fact require that…Read more ›
January 24, 2014
THE OBAMACARE EMERGENCY ROOM
The problem: The uninsured need medical attention. They have nowhere to go, so they come into the emergency department (ED). This creates overcrowding, strains medical resources, and costs much more than a visit to a primary medical doctor’s (PMD) office.…Read more ›
January 20, 2014
NUMBERS: INTERPRETATION by DENNIS T. OLSON
**** (of 5) The bottom line: A carefully planned and methodical analysis that masterfully demonstrates how relevant the wilderness journey of ancient Israel is to modern society. Olson debunks the idea that the book of Numbers is a biblical dumping…Read more ›
January 17, 2014
MORAL CAPITALISM
To me, it seems two words have won the war of dominance in the press since the start of 2014—populism and equality. According to the New Oxford American Dictionary, populism means “a member or adherent of a political party seeking…Read more ›
January 10, 2014
THE WORLD’s OLDEST
The world’s oldest profession, prostitution, has now been legalized in Canada—well, sort of. Our northern neighbor’s step toward a more open and liberated society is the result of a challenge brought up by an experienced sex worker, Ms. Terri Jean…Read more ›
January 3, 2014
DO NO HARM
I have been a full-time practicing emergency department (ED) physician since 2008. During the said time, my practice has evolved in many ways, but one aspect in particular—the ordering of computed tomography (CT) scans in light of radiation risk—has evolved…Read more ›
THE PROPHECY OF ISAIAH by J. ALEC MOTYER
♦♦♦♦♦ (of 5) The bottom line: Motyer’s commentary is an insightful, comprehensive analysis of the OT text that will certainly shed new light on the reader’s understanding of the book of Isaiah. Congratulations to all those who managed to get…Read more ›
December 27, 2013
THE HIDDEN PONZI SCHEMES, PART II
In the Hidden Ponzi Schemes, I talked about meter maids, tolls, social security, and the IMF. Recent news has led me to discover another danger lurking in our midst. Recently, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported that for fiscal year…Read more ›
THE ETHICS OF LIBERTY by MURRAY N. ROTHBARD
♦♦♦♦♦ (of 5) The bottom line: This is an excellent “next step” book on libertarianism, perfect for anyone who has a basic understanding of the philosophy but would like more information and practical application of its principles to life’s more…Read more ›
December 25, 2013
LEVITICUS: INTERPRETATION by SAMUEL E. BALENTINE
♦♦♦♦♦ (of 5) The bottom line: A superb analysis of the Bible’s third book, but this commentary certainly is not for those without discipline or conviction. Many have assumed that ancient Israel’s priestly tradition (the Levites) is preoccupied…Read more ›
