The Amethyst Initiative

The 22 August 2008 article discusses the Amethyst Initiative, a group of college professors that has called for a discussion on reducing the drinking age to reduce binge drinking among college students.

Government Health Care

In the 15 August 2008 article there is a discussion of government health care using the prison systems as an example. The county jail is offered as a microcosm of the "national health care" that is actively discussed in the current national election discussions.

Liberals and Conservatives

The 8 August 2008 article reflects on a discussion with a friend about the views of Liberals and the views of Conservatives and how they are unlikely to convince each other of the "truth" of their own views.

Restricting Guns II

The 1 August 2008 article continues the 11 July 2008 article discussion of the right to carry a firearm in the open. The organization GeorgiaCarry.org efforts are shown in light of Pennsylvania law and the protection of the Constitution further explained.