Tag Archives: rights

Democracy: It’s the Opposite of Efficiency

Posted on November 7, 2025 by mitchteemley

Efficiency (noun) – Operating quickly and effectively in an organized way. Synonyms: Competence, expertise. Antonym: Democracy. In the midst of a record-length government shutdown, my country held elections this week. None of us really knew what we were doing. But the … Continue reading →

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Votes for Women? Yes! But Why?

Posted on August 27, 2025 by mitchteemley

It seems an odd question to ask in this enlightened era (as if). But it’s worth asking every day. My country just celebrated Women’s Equality Day. And I’m glad we did. Because women will always be equal. Yet their right … Continue reading →

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The Cognitive Dissonance of Abortion Rights

Posted on September 11, 2019 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Vernon Miles Kerr of the same-named blog site. Vernon and I don’t agree on everything (for one thing, I am a Jesus follower and Vernon is agnostic). But for some time now we’ve followed … Continue reading →

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The Unwelcome Stranger

Posted on February 12, 2019 by mitchteemley

Dear friends, this is a bit sardonic. I write in this manner not to trivialize a difficult issue, but to make what I believe is a vital point. MAN: Judge, I’d like to kill the woman living in my house. … Continue reading →

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