Day April 20, 2005

The question of nonviolence

 From D.J. Mitchell A friend of mine told me he’s seen a bumper sticker: Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don’t.   That indeed would seem to be the fallacy in traditional pacifism. It is…

The new Pope

Tradition and orthodoxy will surely be the hallmarks of the new pontificate. Benedict not only condemns homosexuality as “an intrinsic moral evil” but also has suggested that Catholic altars should face east, to Jerusalem. As John Paul’s “enforcer” on matters…

Schwarzenegger bashes Mexican immigration

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Tuesday the nation’s policy on preventing illegal immigration is too lax, telling a group of newspaper publishers the United States needs to “close the borders.” “Close the borders in California and all across Mexico and in…