Tag Archives: logic of government

The poignancy of charity [December 2010 / CCT]

At this time of year we are tugged this way and that. The coldest season demands the warmest heart we can muster. The darkest time of year we confront with the brightest lights. The body assailed with flus and colds, we ask the spirit to rise to the occasion. This year the contradictions are especially …

December 1, 2011 – 12:55 pm | By Brent | Posted in Columns | Tagged , | Comments (0)

Restoring the logic of government [November 2008 CCT]

I imagine Thanksgiving will assume a civic dimension this year it hasn’t had in some time. At many tables there will be thanks for an amazing election that gives us hope that we now have a shot at government of the people, by the people, for the people. “For the people”–remember that? To read letters …

November 30, 2011 – 12:59 pm | By Brent | Posted in Columns, Uncategorized | Tagged | Comments (0)

Healthcare debate and the lost logic of government [September 2009 CCT]

The great healthcare debacle has provided a disturbing tour through that dark and strange terrain, the American psyche. Why is this such an ordeal for us? Why are we acting so badly? It must seem to the rest of the world like we’re flunking a national IQ test. No one challenges the well-publicized rankings showing …

November 29, 2011 – 6:01 pm | By Brent | Posted in Columns | Tagged , | Comments (0)