Margaret Van Norman Passes Away

I never like reading obituaries, especially about people whom I have known and worked with. The proximity of death is an uncomfortable thing.When I read about the passing of Margaret Van Norman following the resurgence of cancer, I was very dismayed. I always...

Response to "Raising the Bar"

Hermosa Beach is a beautiful place. Everyone wants to play and party there, but what happens after the bars close has no place in the well-known and well-respected beach city. Does a man need to drink himself silly in order to have a good time? Is it in the best...

Federalism at Work: Brewer vs. Obama

The state of Arizona has plenty of reasons to be upset with the federal government.The Obama Administration has done an abysmal job of protecting the borders of the country. Every year, the largest number of illegal immigrants comes through the Arizona border.When...

California GOP Has a Role to Play

By most calculations, Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney should be the presumptive GOP nominee. Yet three quarters of eligible GOP voters, myself, have not warmed up to this New England Moderate. Yet following three primary elections, the GOP voters have divided their...