Sprawl Kills–Literally

Sprawl Kills–Literally

This essay was written by Joe Guzzardi. Los Angeles County, the Nation’s most populated with more than 10 million residents, is in an emergency state, per Governor Jerry Brown’s declaration. The largest inferno in Los Angeles’ history has forced...
Helping Houston the American Way

Helping Houston the American Way

This essay was written by Michael Reagan. Houston is trying to dry itself out and recover from the historic floods of Hurricane Harvey. It will take years and unknown billions of dollars. Unlike New Orleans in 2005 after [Hurricane] Katrina, the Country’s...
Ethics on the Fire Lines

Ethics on the Fire Lines

This essay was written by Peter Funt. I was told I could speak with Ron during his lunch break, but to keep it brief and avoid highly personal questions. He was wearing a jumpsuit and sitting on a tree stump, eating a Government-issued baloney sandwich. This was a...
Shall We Continue the Korean War?

Shall We Continue the Korean War?

Written by Arthur Donart, Ph.D. Actually, I’m too old to go back and finish the job.  By the time I was halfway through basic training, the Armistice had taken effect.  In war, an armistice is a temporary cease fire; it is not a “peace...
Trump Overseas:  Success or Disaster?

Trump Overseas: Success or Disaster?

Written by Arthur Donart, Ph.D. Judging from the spin, President Donald Trump’s trip abroad was a smashing success.  I guess it all depends on how you define “success.” He went to Saudi Arabia and was greeted like a king, by a king.  He must have...