Taiwan: China-free Zone0

• JUSTICE - Opinion Editorials
• January 14, 2008

In his second inaugural address, President Bush told the nations of the world, “When you stand for your liberty, we will stand with you.”

The Asian nation of Taiwan is a young and dynamic representative democracy, so you might think the U.S. gladly stands with Taiwan in its desire for United Nations membership and international recognition…you are wrong.

The U.S. Should Support Taiwan’s Bid For United Nations Membership, Even If It Does Annoy China0

• JUSTICE - Opinion Editorials
• November 4, 2007

In September, a United Nations General Assembly committee voted to deny Taiwan’s most recent request to become a UN member state, citing Communist China’s ongoing and absurd claim of sovereignty over Taiwan—even though it is plainly obvious that Taiwan functions as an independent state—and that only Beijing may represent Taiwan’s 23 million citizens in international organizations.

Redefining “Poor”0

• JUSTICE - Opinion Editorials
• October 24, 2007

Recently I’ve read a series of articles about the working poor in El Paso County. Two things struck me. First, for the people profiled, dating, getting married, having children and then staying married was not a big part of the picture. Second, everyone profiled was richer than almost everyone else on the planet.

Low Expectations Won’t Help Anybody0

• JUSTICE - Opinion Editorials
• October 3, 2007

Full disclosure: My wife got good grades in law school. She graduated third in her class. She practices law with a firm downtown that only hires lawyers with good grades, just like every attorney there.