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Walter Rhein
Opinion: It Would Be Nice if Common Sense Returned to American Life
Is anyone else getting frustrated with all the nonsense that seems to be an unavoidable part of modern American life? The latest thing in the news is the train derailment in Ohio. Some people are blaming the previous presidential administration for repealing a safety rule that applied to trains.
Opinion: Super Bowl Halftime Show a Celebration of Family Values
Rihanna confirmed after the Super Bowl halftime show that she is pregnant. Unfortunately, the Super Bowl always seems to be a magnet for criticism. Predictably, some individuals have trumped up reasons to attack Rihanna for her performance.
Opinion: Will Anti-CRT Laws Censor the Work of Frederick Douglass?
I find it concerning how critical race theory is under attack in many states. Critical race theory, or CRT, is a respected academic theory. However, anti-CRT legislation is often a response to the hysterical response of individuals who don’t know what the theory entails.
Opinion: Censored Books and Forced Prayer Are the Tools of Indoctrination
I’m very concerned with the trends toward authoritarianism I see playing out all over the country. The Supreme Court recently made a disturbing decision over allowing “voluntary” prayer in public schools. There’s also the ongoing trend of censoring books in some states.
Opinion: You Must Love Your Children Even if You Disagree With Their Gender Identity
If my daughter came downstairs wearing pants one morning, I wouldn’t throw her out of the house. Unfortunately, the topic of gender identity has become so controversial in the United States of America that some parents are willing to do just that.
Opinion: Any Ban on African American History at Schools Is an Attack on the First Amendment
Some of the things that are going on in American schools are truly disturbing. For example, the Florida governor recently blocked a class on African American history. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court recently made a decision that will expose children to prayer at school.
Opinion: Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance Attacks Religious Freedoms
Most Americans are ignorant as to the true origins of The Pledge of Allegiance. They probably assume it was written by the Founding Fathers. That’s one of the main problems of the American population, people assume things without doing any independent research.
Opinion: It’s Ridiculous to Have a Domestic Military That’s Better Funded Than the Russian Military
Citizens of the United States of America like to believe that they live in “The land of the free.” However, the United States of America has more people in jail than any other democratic nation.
Opinion: Is Black History Month Still Legal in Florida?
February is Black History Month. This is an important month because it helps provide a foundation so that we might all better understand each other. Understanding builds compassion and unity, which ultimately lead to the prosperity of our nation.
Opinion: Why Do We Have So Many Problems If America Is Perfect?
Today, kids in schools are no longer encouraged to ask questions. They have to sit still, repeat the Pledge of Allegiance, declare that they live in the best country in the world, and forget about learning any history.
Opinion: Feminism Is Not to Blame for High Male Suicide Rates
I wrote an article recently in which I discussed how traditional values do not benefit women. Predictably, this article received plenty of pushback. One reader attempted to derail the conversation by switching the topic to the high rate of suicide among American men.
Opinion: Traditional Values Provide Nothing to Women
I run into a lot of single guys who lament the fact that they can’t get a date. So, I sit these guys down for a heart-to-heart conversation. “I’m a hardworking man with deeply held traditional values. There are a lot of women out there who don’t have their lives together. They could use a strong and reliable man like me.”
Opinion: It's Racist to Memorialize Martin Luther King Jr.'s Assassin
A few days ago, I wrote an article on why it was disrespectful to celebrate Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Jr. day. King was a civil rights activist who worked for equality, justice, and freedom. Lee was a traitor who fought to protect the power of tyrants. Celebrating both of those historical figures on the same day is an effort to erase history.
Opinion: Don't Celebrate Robert E. Lee on the Same Day as Martin Luther King Jr.
It has come to my attention that in some places in the United States, it’s common to combine Martin Luther King Jr. day with a celebration of Robert E. Lee. They call it King-Lee day or sometimes Lee-King day.
Opinion: Don't Charge Victims of Abuse with Crimes
It will be revealing to read the arguments from the people who routinely disagree with my articles on this topic. Imagine a child who is taken from a family and forced into a life of exploitation. Any reasonable and decent human being should be able to perceive that child is a victim. These are human beings that need our help and support. Their lives matter.
Opinion: Your Children Are Most Vulnerable to Grooming from Religion
Many harmful ideas are proposed under the guise of “protecting our children.” For example, right-leaning politicians have argued that critical race theory shouldn’t be taught in school because it makes children “feel bad about themselves.”
Opinion: January 6th Was an Attempt to Overthrow the Government
Today is the anniversary of one of the darkest days in our nation’s history. On January 6th, 2021, a treasonous mob assembled at our Capitol and attempted to undermine a fair election with acts of violence, destruction of property, and threats of murder.
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Walter Rhein is an author with Perseid Press. He also does a weekly column for The Writing Cooperative on Medium.
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