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Category Archives: Morality
Soylently Speaking!
Wondering what the heck the title means? It means you’re not an old sci-fi fan like me, and neither are your social media friends. Soylent Green was a 1973 sci-fi thriller starring Charleton Heston. It became a popular meme and … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Ethics, Food, Medicine, Morality, Uncategorized
Tagged @jacksonseric, brain dead, brain-death, organ donor, Politics, soylent
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Speaking of Drivel
As I write this, I am waiting for the AI monitor to flag the word drivel. It flags so many words I use that I wonder if I’m losing my touch when it doesn’t. It will call me out one … Continue reading
Posted in artificial intelligence, Medicine, Morality, Political Extremes, Politics
Tagged @jacksonseric, abortion, brain dead, current-events, embalming, society
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Of Respect and Decorum
Believe it or not, some folks will read the title of this, scratch their head, and think, “Huh?” Their first problem will be the terms themselves. Oh, some may have an idea about respect, if they are old enough to … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, family, Family Vaules, Manners, Morality, Public Education, Uncategorized
Tagged condoms, eavesdropping, family values, hearing aids, sex, snooping, voyeurism
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Speaking of Karma?
One of my favorite sayings is, “Free advice is usually worth what you paid for it.” That is one reason I write so often about some of the “free advice” people find on social media or through other means. Regardless … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Civility, Daily Life, Ethics, Manners, Morality, Police
Tagged an eye for an eye, conflict resolution, fate, God, karma, retribution, revenge, revenge is best served cold
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Of Hearsay and Public Figures
This meme popped up in social media recently. As one can easily imagine, the creator was likely poking fun at Democrats and many media outlets. Admittedly, the “Cheryl’s She Shed” meme is a one-sided attempt to satirize a serious issue. … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Ethics, Leadership, Manners, Morality, Political Extremes, Politics, social media
Tagged Donald Trump, due process, Hearsay, Impeachment, Politics, war on Trump, witch hunt, witchhunt
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Of Climate Change and Exploitation
First, there is no doubt climate change is real. Doubts arise when activists begin to claim climate change is the result of humanity’s ignorance concerning the fragility of the ecosphere. Yes, climate change is real. The questions are how much … Continue reading
Eating an Elephant: The Media Circus
Given the title of this piece, one might wonder if it will be another op-ed about the media and the Republican Party. If that is a concern, rest assured, that would be akin to carrying sand to the beach. No, … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Entertainment, Ethics, family, Family Vaules, Morality, social media
Tagged current-events, family, family values, societal decline, societal subversion, society
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Of Idiots and Ignorance
First, if you find the title of this piece offensive, consider the following. Merriam-Webster states the word idiot is outdated and offensive. It also lists 80 synonyms, most of which are apparently not considered outdated and offensive. At least, none … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, family, Manners, Morality
Tagged ADL, Anti-defamation, ignorance, racism, Universal Orlando, white supremacists, white supremacy
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Of Life and Limb
An online dialogue between some old cops reminded this old cop of an incident from the early days of my law enforcement career. This particular episode of my time in the field was dangerous, amusing, and are-you-kidding-me all in one … Continue reading
Posted in Commitment, Ethics, Law Enforcement, Leadership, Morality, Police
Tagged bravery, compassion, illegal immigrants, law enforcement, memories, police, rescues
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Of Peacemakers and Padres
A bit over a year ago, Engage Your Brain was published on An Old Sinner’s Place. It was my response to someone injecting their understanding of theology into a discussion unnecessarily. Not only was the comment unnecessary, but it was, … Continue reading