The Importance of Context and History in Forming Our Opinions and Debating the Rule of Law (Due Process) …

Part ONE: How important are context, history, and actions when forming opinions, especially in political debates? Let’s break it down… When context and history are missing, facts and actions are easily misinterpreted, often resulting in flawed conclusions. I learned this concept back in 1972, while I was in high school. When I took an experimental … Continue reading The Importance of Context and History in Forming Our Opinions and Debating the Rule of Law (Due Process) …

The Creation of the Department of Homeland Security…Let’s break it down!

The Homeland Security Act of 2002 established a new executive department that merged several federal agencies, all unified under the mission of Immigration Enforcement. Reorganization of Immigration Services On March 1, 2003, the responsibilities of the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) were reassigned to three newly created agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland … Continue reading The Creation of the Department of Homeland Security…Let’s break it down!

Political Left and Public Education…Parochial Education, Death by a Thousand Taxes???

  The Hoffman ‘Mistakes’ reignite the debate over property taxes, public school funding, and the role of private and religious schools in our current educational landscape. Time and time again, we are inundated with more property taxes to bolster the failing public school system. More money to a system where students fail to perform at … Continue reading Political Left and Public Education…Parochial Education, Death by a Thousand Taxes???

Combined math and reading proficiency testing data… Henniker Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire.

  Research indicates that student outcomes are shaped by more than just increased spending. Simply raising school budgets does not necessarily lead to better academic performance. Therefore, focusing on improving teacher qualifications and refining curriculum design may be more effective priorities for enhancing student achievement. Let’s break it down… Enrollment Trends and Budget Implications… The … Continue reading Combined math and reading proficiency testing data… Henniker Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire.

IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT…Petition Clause v. Political Hyperbole…

  While political hyperbole and protesting will hinder constructive dialogue and complicate efforts to address genuine concerns. Balancing the right to protest with respect for legal procedures and public order remains a challenge in the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement and civil liberties. Let’s break it down… Immigration policy is established through legislation and serves … Continue reading IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT…Petition Clause v. Political Hyperbole…