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 So far in this series of columns, I’ve asserted several points. By 1800, many people believed that anyone who existed outside the prevailing economic system, by being self-sufficient, was … more
I have struggled to write anything for this opinion column the last few days. There are many things that I could complain about, and I am at no loss for groups or individuals who deserve to have … more
 In a 2022 survey, about 68 percent of Americans responded that they were Christians. In 2010, Christians represented about 75 percent of those questioned. Over 90 percent of Americans … more
Before I expand this series into Appalachia, I want to look closer at some of the prevailing arguments by 18th century philosophers about labor and wealth. Most educated people in England and … more
 Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly sophisticated over the past few decades. While AI has the potential to provide significant benefits in a variety of fields, there are also … more
 “Here every man may be master and owner of his owne labour and land. If he have nothing but his hands, he may by industries grow quickly rich.” Imagine how such words would … more
 My ninth grade civics teacher (also 11th grade history teacher), Burl Johnson, was also a county commissioner and deeply patriotic. This was in the ‘80s, when - as had been true for well … more
It is early 1984, and I am sitting across the board from one of the top-rated women chess players in the state. Susan Smathers was a high school student just like me, and she was intimidating. I … more
About 20 years ago, I wrote a novel about our local Confederate guerrilla, Champ Ferguson. Champ was a divisive character in both history and historical memory (how groups remember something). At his … more
I will upset some people with this article, but I will try to be plain. Some states have been banning books from schools. One book mentioned in the ban, “Are You There God? It’s Me, … more
Recently, Troy Smith has devoted his column to discussing how our brains perceive situations differently based on life experiences. He also showed different movies and television series that … more
In recent weeks I’ve talked about “Falling Down,” “Breaking Bad,” and the American Dream. I’ve done this in context of getting a finger on the pulse of … more
 In about one week’s time, there have been FOUR national news stories about people making simple mistakes and being shot by paranoid people with guns. In St. Louis, a black teenager with a … more
Last week I asked State Representative Paul Sherrell to set the record straight. Thursday night, I received a call from Representative Sherrell. He told me that he had been unable to contact anyone … more
I have explained that I do not advocate for the Republican Party. Neither am I an advocate for the Democratic Party as Troy Smith is. I have my opinions and encourage you to think for yourself. I … more
Recently, I wrote about Michael Douglas’s character in “Falling Down,” William Foster. Foster was a middle-class engineer who had followed all the rules throughout his life, but, … more
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