Should auld acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot and days of auld lang syne? For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we’ll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne. (From the Scottish ballad, as revised by Robert Burns, 1788) Literally translated
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When we hear about the good old days at this time of year, it usually refers to the era before the notorious Supreme Court decisions Abington School District v. Schempp and Murray v. Curlett that eliminated school prayer and scripture reading, and gradually removed religion from the public square. I now offer some remembrances—those of
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Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is looking at 23 months in prison for his role in a dogfighting ring. In an era when the value of HUMAN life seems to be near zero, I guess we can take comfort—cold or otherwise—in this protective posture toward animals. Still, don’t you find it a wee bit
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With another presidential election season upon us, submitted for your approval is a guide to the strange, sick world of politics. The first and most fundamental point is that politicians care about one thing only: Getting elected. The vast majority of them believe in nothing at all, but must portray a certain set of faux
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