People used to take pride in the reliability of their word. As
one fellow said, "When I tell you that it's raining, don't go lookin' out
the window. Just get your umbrella."
The first time I flew into London, I was stirred by the thought
that, in these skies during World War II, a thousand men of the Royal Air
Force saved Western civilization. Today, I wonder how many of our young
people have any idea what that was all about, given how little time our
schools devote to history, except as a source of grievances, whining and
excuses.
The phrase "glass ceiling" is an insult to our intelligence.
What does glass mean, except that we cannot see it? In other words, in the
absence of evidence, we are expected to go along with what is said because
it is said in accusatory and self-righteous tones.
Anyone who is serious about the evils of slavery should read the
April 2 issue of Scientific American magazine -- which discusses the slavery
that is still going on at this very moment in other countries around the
world.
It is appalling to hear some of our elected representatives say
that we should wait to defend the lives of Americans until we have been
given permission to do so by the United Nations. If someone punched you in
the mouth, would you ask bystanders what to do or would you hit him back
"unilaterally"?