Welcome to the blog

I know what you’re probably thinking.  “Oh geez, not another political blog.”

Yes, it’s true.  But I do hope this will be something different.  My main goal in writing this blog is to look at issues involving politics, and examine them in a reasonable and rational way.  I feel that critical thinking is disappearing from our society, and I don’t believe that’s in the best interest of the country.  It seems to me that when making any decision, the best way to approach it would be to examine the situation with logic, reason, and facts, and then come to an informed conclusion.  That’s what I will try to do here.

I also hope this blog will create a discussion on the issues from many different people, which will be done in a civil and respectful manner.  Too often our politicians behave in disrespectful ways to one another, and the “pundits” on television far worse.  It does a great disservice to all of us who are trying to understand the issues in a meaningful way.  I hope this can be a place where people with different ideas can come and share those ideas using logic and reason.

I know this may be a difficult proposition, as politics can sometimes elicit very emotional responses from people.  However, I think if we all do our best to look at issues with logic and reason, and remove emotions from the equation, we have a much better chance to achieve real critical thinking.  Therefore, I ask everyone who chooses to comment here to make your points with logic, reason, and facts, and above all else, be respectful.  No name calling or demagoguery.

Some of you may wonder who the heck I am.  While I could give you a bunch of background on myself, I think the most important thing I can say is simply this: I’m just a guy trying to understand the issues as best I can, and come to an informed decision using facts and critical thinking.  I’m willing to approach an issue from all sides, and consider all viewpoints.

Here are a few pieces of information about me:

- I’m an American
- I'm registered to vote as an Independent

- I’m a business owner

- I believe We the People are sovereign in our government

- I believe all people should be treated equally under the law

- I believe in being honest, sincere, and in general doing the right thing

- I believe in treating people with kindness and respect

- I believe in personal responsibility

I hope you’ll come back from time to time and weigh in on the issues I’m discussing here.