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Military Chaplains on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
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Dillon Burroughs
In the buzz surrounding last week’s reports regarding the latest in the ongoing saga of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) in the US military, one under-reported story are the views expressed by military chaplains. To begin, we would expect chaplains to be more informed and likely more vocal regarding moral issues. This has certainly been…
Give Me a Penalty, Too!
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Dillon Burroughs
Turnwater’s 2A semifinal victory included, well, a semi-confusing call for running back Ronnie Hastie. Following a 23-yard touchdown run, Hastie knelt briefly with one hand pointed to the sky as a quick moment of thanks to God. He promptly received a penalty flag for unsportsmanlike conduct. When interviewed later, Hastie stated, “I do that to…
Are We All on the TSA Watch List?
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Dillon Burroughs
The current controversy involving the TSA’s full-body scanners has caused many to ask some tough questions concerning the TSA’s practices. For example, one headline today noted CNN Reporter Put On 'Watch List' After Criticizing TSA... Apparently, as many as one million Americans are on this secret list. But now, with full-body scanners becoming the norm,…
Less Drilling Is Good for the Soul
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Dillon Burroughs
It may not seem like big news to many, but President Obama signed a bill this week to ban eastern Gulf drilling for the next seven years. If even one future oil spill is avoided as a result, this change is worth it. Our planet and its inhabitants (That’s us!) cannot continue to endure millions…
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