The use of chemical weapons on a trapped and vulnerable civilian population is beyond atrocity and most certainly a crime against humanity, but consider this… While the Health Department in Idlib Province where the recent Serin gas attacks took place reports 69 people died in this attack, the Syrian Network For Human Rights (SNHR) reportsContinue reading ““Every man’s death diminishes me.””
Category Archives: Politics
We Are One People
It is natural to be concerned – even fearful at times. God knows this can be a very scary world we live in… But when we address our fear with hate we are the ones diminished. We are the victims.
We The People
“Both sides so blinded by their fear and hate of each other that they couldn’t see they were all fighting for the same thing.” ~ Brom, The Child Thief. I think this says so much… The Majority Governing Party and The Loyal Opposition; it has worked for so long… There are strident and fearfulContinue reading “We The People”
“Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.”
Unless your folk were there to greet the Mayflower we all came from somewhere else. Even still you can say that this nation was settled in no small part as a result of an outflow born of religious persecution in Europe for certain religious groups. Even still, The Bible speaks on the topic of immigrationContinue reading ““Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” “
When a Fool Becomes King.
Historically, a court jester, or fool, was an entertainer who was often a member of the household of a nobleman or at the court of a King, employed to entertain him and his guests. The Court Fool was often in the unique position to give uncomfortable truths and bad news to the King that no one elseContinue reading “When a Fool Becomes King.”
“Accepting” or “Open?” Which?
There is a great deal of weight given these days to “being open.” To be accepting of things because it speaks well of me to others. However, what does it matter what others think if all you accomplish is grey-scaling the full color brilliance of all the real world around you? It would seem toContinue reading ““Accepting” or “Open?” Which?”
Insha’Allah – If it is His Will
As a person of faith, a Christian and a Catholic, I profess to trust in He who watches over all of us… And yet, it is easy to forget and get caught up in so much that is beyond my purview. One of the things I admire most about our Muslim brothers and sisters, andContinue reading “Insha’Allah – If it is His Will”
And Still the Poppies Grow…
My address to The Doverwood Village Retirement Community On the Occasion of Veterans’ Day Ladies and gentlemen — Dear Friends — Fellow Americans… Welcome to today’s gathering and thank you — My name is Brian Griffin and I’m honored and humbled to be here today — to be a small part in this celebration — thisContinue reading “And Still the Poppies Grow…”
To Reconcile or Not to Reconcile…
To all my friends who are frustrated and angry with the outcome of the presidential election, I offer this… Please consider the term reconcile. We typically overlook that there are two very different dispositions to that word. One is to become reconciled “with” a thing and the second is to become reconciled “to” a thing.Continue reading “To Reconcile or Not to Reconcile…”
Diminishing Returns
“Diminishing Returns – noun (1) any rate of profit, production, benefits, etc., that beyond a certain point fails to increase proportionately with added investment, effort, or skill.” I would argue that this law readily applies outside its economic origin and is presently applicable to our political discourse. If the current political discussion were governed byContinue reading “Diminishing Returns”
Why Eye Write 