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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... the Young 127 9 Censorship and the Arts 141 10 Constitutional Law and Judicial Fiat 155 Epilogue 179 Index 183 About the Author 191 Foreword George Anastaplo iberals and conservatives alike can profit from vii Foreword.
... the Young 127 9 Censorship and the Arts 141 10 Constitutional Law and Judicial Fiat 155 Epilogue 179 Index 183 About the Author 191 Foreword George Anastaplo iberals and conservatives alike can profit from vii Foreword.
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... conservative ( a species currently in the ascendancy ) sees the issues of our day , bringing to his discussion of each of them an in- formed intelligence and a disciplined moral sensibility . Conservatives , on the other hand , see the ...
... conservative ( a species currently in the ascendancy ) sees the issues of our day , bringing to his discussion of each of them an in- formed intelligence and a disciplined moral sensibility . Conservatives , on the other hand , see the ...
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... conservative thinker , essayist , and scholar Willmoore Kendall , one of William F. Buckley Jr.'s most influential pro- fessors at Yale and an early senior editor for Buckley's National Review magazine . Following Kendall's death in ...
... conservative thinker , essayist , and scholar Willmoore Kendall , one of William F. Buckley Jr.'s most influential pro- fessors at Yale and an early senior editor for Buckley's National Review magazine . Following Kendall's death in ...
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... conservatives defend it as practical . Both cite evidence to support their view . What says common sense ? Ask yourself whether you have ever decided to buy more or less of a product or service because of a change in price . If you have ...
... conservatives defend it as practical . Both cite evidence to support their view . What says common sense ? Ask yourself whether you have ever decided to buy more or less of a product or service because of a change in price . If you have ...
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Contents
Thinkers Statesmen and SelfGovernment | 1 |
NittyGritty Issues | 25 |
Race and Gender Equality | 47 |
Americas Political Economy | 69 |
Constitutional Rights and Duties | 83 |
The Natural and the Political | 95 |
Science God and the Public Square | 109 |
Families and Training the Young | 125 |
Censorship and the Arts | 139 |
Constitutional Law and Judicial Fiat | 153 |
Epilogue | 177 |
Index | 181 |
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