In Washington, DC, politics dominate even the most casual conversations.

We cannot solve the problem of terrorism by asserting our will on the world.

Democratic societies can no longer give religious fanatics a free hand to abuse and murder non believers. Such action betrays contempt for the basic human rights which animate any democracy with meaning.

Very simply, the culture of another people does not have to be accepted when it is subhuman!

In Washington, DC, politics dominate even the most casual conversations.

In short, we cannot grow, we cannot achieve authentic discovery, and our eyes cannot be cleansed to the truly beautiful possibilities of life, if we simply live a neutral existence.

Receiving far less attention are the working class heroes, who go about their solitary work routines with quiet dignity, come home from another grueling day, yet still find time to interact with their children.