Lone Star State of Mind: A Former Political Theorist Explores Real World IssuesDrawn from the weekly opinion pieces of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Don Erler's, Lone Star State of Mind presents an intelligent and principled analysis of life in these new-fangled times. Ranging across subjects, from the narrowly political to the broadly scientific and philosophical, the 106 essays collected in this single volume testify to a writer with a lively curiosity and a steady civic-mindedness. Unifying themes on the need for a vigorous defense of popular government and the benefits of capitalism are interwoven with discussions of censorship, abortion, terrorism, capital punishment, and education. Don Erler's musings on subjects of great concern to the decent citizen reveal a man alert to the both the accomplishments and deficiencies of his community. One finds, within the pages of this work, a fiercely independently-minded columnist who blends everyday old-fashioned commonsense with the lessons learnt in academia and business, and an American who firmly believes that "truth remains the best armament for citizens of our democratic republic." |
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Page 155
... constitutional su- premacy have no constitutional basis . Self - government quite simply re- quires popular sovereignty . This chapter includes some discussion of a supermajority to raise federal taxes , homosexual rights , a balanced ...
... constitutional su- premacy have no constitutional basis . Self - government quite simply re- quires popular sovereignty . This chapter includes some discussion of a supermajority to raise federal taxes , homosexual rights , a balanced ...
Page 158
... constitutional jurisprudence has achieved terminal silliness . " Second , Scalia writes that if " it is constitutionally permissible for a state to make homosexual conduct criminal [ as the Court held in the 1986 de- cision of Bowers vs ...
... constitutional jurisprudence has achieved terminal silliness . " Second , Scalia writes that if " it is constitutionally permissible for a state to make homosexual conduct criminal [ as the Court held in the 1986 de- cision of Bowers vs ...
Page 173
... constitutional rights , are arrested for a theft you committed . Let's say that the arresting officer asks you some questions about the theft ( which you answer ) , but that he neglects to read you your Miranda warnings . Based on your ...
... constitutional rights , are arrested for a theft you committed . Let's say that the arresting officer asks you some questions about the theft ( which you answer ) , but that he neglects to read you your Miranda warnings . Based on your ...
Contents
Thinkers Statesmen and SelfGovernment | 3 |
NittyGritty Issues | 27 |
Race and Gender Equality | 49 |
Copyright | |
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