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Archive for May, 2009

Principles in Perpetual Warfare

Posted by Connor on May 30th, 2009

photo credit: kygp In a recent interview on Fox News, General Petraeus advocated that America stand by her values with respect to how detainees are treated and processed in our legal system. In a brief review and discussion after airing the interview, two news reporters discussed various points the General had made. Regarding the comment [...]

To Renounce War and Proclaim Peace

Posted by Connor on May 25th, 2009

photo credit: pilipala9 Fifty-six years after the Declaration of Independence was signed, the Mormon community in Missouri was viciously attacked by a mob consisting of their disgruntled neighbors. Speaking of this event, the Prophet Joseph Smith wrote: July, which once dawned upon the virtue and independence of the United States, now dawned upon the savage [...]

For the Strength of Youth—Service to Others

Posted by Connor on May 24th, 2009

I gave the following talk in another ward today: photo credit: cboyack What is a Christian? The answer to this question has been hotly debated for some time now, with various denominations trying to narrowly define the word so as to exclude those whose theology differs from their own. As Latter-day Saints, we are keenly [...]

Guantanamo Bay: Establishment of Empire

Posted by Connor on May 21st, 2009

photo credit: stublog The military prison established at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba is once again in the news, with Congress rejecting Obama’s proposal to close up shop. As usual, observing the arguments on both sides of the aisle has become an exercise in maddening frustration and sheer stupidity. And of course, that means I have [...]

The Arrogance of Ammonihah

Posted by Connor on May 17th, 2009

photo credit: TheWalkinMan The experience of the city Ammonihah in the Book of Mormon provides an interesting case study regarding the arrogance that patriotic pride produces. Having apostatized from the Nephite faith and embraced the teachings of Nehor, the people violently rejected a prophet of God sent to call them to repentance. In their wickedness, [...]

The Honor of a Shared Name

Posted by Connor on May 14th, 2009

My maternal grandfather was a man whom everybody loved. He was the type who would make friends in the most random places—the grocery store clerk, bank teller, gas station attendant, and everywhere in-between. Well loved and quick to complement, he is remembered for his warm heart and sincere interest in the lives of those around [...]

The Inherent Injustice of Plea Deals

Posted by Connor on May 7th, 2009

photo credit: galleryquantum When trying an individual for a crime, the government calls upon witnesses and other relevant persons to give testimony and offer the judge and/or jury compelling information to understand and judge the facts laid before them. This judicial system is intended to allow the person to face his accusers and attempt to [...]

The Dangers of a Modern Constitutional Convention

Posted by Connor on May 1st, 2009

photo credit: Samcwill Few individuals would try to argue that the collective political genius and individual virtue and integrity of our "representatives" rivals that of our founding generation. And yet, for various reasons, there exists a movement to call for another constitutional convention. Ostensibly promoted as an effort fix some problems and patch some holes [...]

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