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Why I like Harry Reid
By
Dave Banack
See “The paradox of Harry Reid’s position” at the LA Times. It’s not his tax and spend (and spend and spend) politics that I like. It’s the fact that, as a Mormon and highly visible Democratic leader of the U.S. Senate, he effectively dispels the stereotype that Mormons are all Republilcans who support conservative policies…
On Cheating
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Dave Banack
Like a canary in a coal mine, certain developments in the postmodern world are early telltale signs that the concept “morality” is changing beneath our feet. I think one of them is cheating, which has become an almost accepted practice in most high schools and some universities. It is simply not regarded as dishonest by…
Looks like Prop 8 is here to stay
By
Dave Banack
From the Los Angeles Times, “California Supreme Court looks unlikely to kill Proposition 8.” The California Supreme Court strongly indicated Thursday it would rule that Proposition 8 validly abolished the right for gays to marry but would allow same-sex couples who wed before the November election to remain legally married. The long-awaited hearing, which came…
No LDS position on Illinois marriage bill
By
Dave Banack
LDS Public Affairs released the following statement today correcting media reports about LDS involvement in reactions to a bill being considered by the Illinois legislature. As is widely known, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes in the sanctity of traditional marriage. The Church has not taken a position on any legislation currently…
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