Democracy used to be a good thing, but now it has gotten into the wrong hands.

I became a Republican when a very wise young lady asked me how I could remain a Democrat when I didn't agree with what they stood for and did agree with what the Republicans supported.

There is a big difference between The Merchant of Venice and a photograph of two males of different races in an erotic pose on a marble table top.

We can live our own lives in a way that does not bring reproach on the principles we claim to support.

If God had wanted us to use the metric system, Jesus would have had 10 apostles.

This is an area where North Carolina does excel. I have known more colorful North Carolina political figures than I have colorless ones.

If you want to call me a bigot, fine.