Libertarians and gay marriage

I am for liberty, generally speaking. But I am not a libertarian because libertarianism is less about liberty than about having easy answers to difficult political issues.

You don’t think so? Consider how many proud libertarians have signed on to gay … Continue Reading →

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Moses and the Big Bang

Most creations myths are quite silly, starting with things like a giant egg or snake or rock. But not the ancient Hebrew account of creation in the first chapter of Genesis, traditionally attributed to Moses. The Genesis account actually makes … Continue Reading →

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Death of a Diplomat

I picked a bad time to begin a blog. The next two weeks were taken up with the Republican and Democratic national conventions. I hate pep rallies (always have), I loathe political speeches (too much like my day job), and … Continue Reading →

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Hey, look at me!

I don’t like what I’m doing now. I don’t like saying to the world, “Hey, look at me!” It conflicts with my sense of modesty and the value I place on self-restraint.

But I’m a writer, and I’m writer because I … Continue Reading →

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