Author Archives: Kirk

About Kirk

My background is in education, specifically math. I have also spent over 10 years as a coach and been fortunate to be part of one of the premier softball programs in the country. Over the years I have developed a passion for logic and truth. Finally, I decided to write about it.

The Right To Life

Posted on March 30, 2008 by Kirk

A few weeks ago I was asked how conservatives are able to simultaneously support the death penalty and oppose abortion. This is a valid question and the answer is found in the discussion of when an individual gains, or loses, … Continue reading →

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The Real Racists in Politics

Posted on March 24, 2008 by Kirk

With an African-American and a woman running for President, it seems unlikely that we could get through the entire campaign without discussing race and gender equality issues. It seems that both have waited for the other to bring it up, … Continue reading →

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Credentials for home-schooling?

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Kirk

There’s a lively debate festering on Stephen Frank’s site concerning the new home-school credential requirement. It’s amusing to see Chiara and Richard arguing about education while both misspelling in their posts. I am an educator in both a public high school … Continue reading →

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I’m not angry…

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Kirk

Really, I’m not, but perhaps I should be. California used to have the best education system in the country and, probably, the world. Now it ranks among the worst. We have so many “special” programs that distract from teaching a … Continue reading →

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Free press?

Posted on March 2, 2008 by Kirk

It always strikes me as odd when people think they get rights without responsibility. Our nation’s press has seen themselves this way for a long time. The New York Times has become an editorial rag, rather than a news source. … Continue reading →

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Hillary shows her true colors

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Kirk

I have been watching the woman who would be queen self-destruct the past few weeks. Her desperation has motivated her to turn her campaign to personal smear tactics. Issues have little to do with the democratic primaries since Obama and … Continue reading →

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Conservative? Now What?

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Kirk

First let me say that I am not yet giving up completely on Mike Huckabee, but I am a realist. Huckabee would need to get all of Romney’s delegates and win a sizable majority from here on out to win … Continue reading →

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Should we rethink this?

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Kirk

By this time Wednesday we may know who will be representing each party in the general election next November, but maybe not. We will certainly know which, if any, of the propositions will have passed in California. Most of you … Continue reading →

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How to insult a Republican…

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Kirk

Call him a liberal. This seems to be the tact of both Romney and McCain as they battle for Florida’s winner take all delegates primary tomorrow. The fact is that there is no true conservative in the race. McCain, however … Continue reading →

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A brief word on the California propositions

Posted on January 21, 2008 by Kirk

Super Tuesday is two weeks from tomorrow and, in California, we will also be voting on several propositions. You really should read them before you vote, but here’s some things I have observed. You can no longer determine who supports … Continue reading →

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