by Ken JP Stuczynski | Sep 11, 2016 | Politics & Law, Society & Culture
When I think of 9-11, I no longer think of a nation that came together in tragedy. That was a short-term effect. No, I think of how we have become a nation that prefers security to liberty, with so many of us willing to justify breaching the most perverted taboo...
by Ken JP Stuczynski | Jul 28, 2016 | Philosophy & Ethics, Politics & Law, Society & Culture
People need to stop pretending that Hillary Clinton breaking some “glass ceiling” is a good thing. More than a stadium of people are in tears over the prospect as if it is the fulfillment of feminist prophecy or destiny. That’s fair enough to feel...
by Ken JP Stuczynski | Jul 27, 2016 | Politics & Law, Society & Culture
{Posted on Facebook, 27 July 2016} I’m tired of people thinking the Electoral College is the problem. The people are the problem and the Electoral College is a small measure meant to protect us from our collective selves. Think about it. Regardless of what side...
by Ken JP Stuczynski | Jul 10, 2016 | Politics & Law, Society & Culture
{Posted to Facebook, slightly edited here, with the following caveat: I’m going to say something tough to hear for many people. If you think the following means I condone cop-killing or excuse police brutality, you’re too dumb to be missed in my wall feed...
by Ken JP Stuczynski | Jun 16, 2016 | Politics & Law, Society & Culture
{Facebook post by Ryan S Bonnett, published here with permission} Since the Orlando massacre, my feed has been a blur. I’m sure yours has, too. Mental health, Islam, issues facing the gay community, and guns. I just wanted to take a moment to talk about the last...
by Ken JP Stuczynski | Apr 28, 2016 | Society & Culture
I’m seeing a lot of attempts to simplify what people feel is appropriate bathroom use, right down to vagina = women’s room / penis = men’s room. But even if sex = gender (which it doesn’t), who’s going to check people before they go to...
