

What ever Happened to Common Sense and Common Decency?
Why we have Lost our Moral Compass I have blogged many times before about the loss of a moral compass in society. It goes much deeper...


Reflections on the Murder of Cops and Killing of Black Youth
A Changing Societal Ethic is Behind Recent Tragic Events Why did it happen? Who is to blame? How can we prevent a re-occurrence? These...


Are U.S. Students Lazy or Lacking a Work Ethic?
Who is to Blame for Lack of Achievement in Math and Science? The Pew Research results of a study of achievement in math and science that...


What is the Essence of Ethical Behavior?
Reclaiming ‘The Golden Rule’ Acting ethically has become a lost art. Most people do not stop and think whether they are about to do the...


The Ethical Link Between Our Beliefs and Our Actions
Cognitive Dissonance and Ethical Decision-Making A highly ethical person knows his or her values, principles and beliefs. Those values,...


Civility and Free Speech a Rare Commodity on College Campuses
What is the purpose of a Liberal Education? I don’t know about you but I have always believed that the purpose of a liberal education is...


The Ethics of our Presidential Nominating System
The Needs of the Many Outweighed by the Influence of the Few Imagine you bought a lottery ticket and won only to be told that you may not...


Are Shifting Cultural Values Creating an Entitlement Society?
Narcissism has Replaced a Work Ethic Fueled by Social Media I have previously blogged about the entitlement society that has developed in...


What to Make of Trump’s Cult-Like Following?
Does man make the times or do the times make the man? Have Trump’s supporters drank the Kool-Aid? It seems so to me. His followers are...


Republicans Engage in 'Pissing Contest' with Obama over SCOTUS Appointment
Statesmanship and Integrity MIA in Republicans' Approach to SCOTUS Nomination Once again the Republicans have shot themselves in the foot...