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Young Republicans Support Economic Fairness for all Americans

San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro and former World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz recently addressed the Young Republicans in an opinion essay ("Political support grows for same-sex marriage," Page B7, April 26), supporting same-sex marriage and advocating for the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

Castro's position and his willingness to discuss same-sex marriage on the national stage reflect a clear departure from the Democratic Party's historical position. While certain polls indicate that support for same-sex marriage has recently

at May 6, 2013 3:56 PM
       

When Government Attacks: Benghazi

I understand if the government needs to keep secrets for real national security concerns.

Though most Conservatives can handle the truth, most Liberals are too stupid to be told everything. Liberals must have the truth explained slowly, the same way you would explain things to a child. Because Liberals live in cocoons of ignorance, they skip this necessary comprehension part of development. Most have parents even more stupid than they, so stupidity is passed on like great-great-grandma’s wedding dress.   Read more »

at May 4, 2013 11:53 AM
       

Plan B and Minors

Update: The Obama Administration has decided to appeal the judge’s ruling that the age restrictions must be removed completely from Plan B sales.

Because of a ruling by a Court in New York on April 5, 2013 and the April 30, 2013 announcement that the Obama Administration has published its intent to allow 15 year olds to buy Plan B over the counter without a prescription or adult supervision,

at May 3, 2013 9:09 AM
       

God and Guns

Today is the National Day of Prayer and tomorrow is the opening day of the NRA Convention in Houston. Let me try to connect God and guns via Alexis de Tocqueville. Tocqueville wrote, “Liberty cannot be established without morality, nor morality without faith.” This observation exposes the connection between a nation’s character and its ability to enjoy liberty. It also establishes the point that laws cannot establish the right character for enjoying liberty.   Read more »

at May 2, 2013 8:45 AM
       

Nonprofit Group Steps Up Efforts To Arm Vulnerable Americans

A nonprofit group in Houston, TX known for helping single mothers has begun an ambitious new effort to help an entire neighborhood, and ultimately, the entire nation. This nonprofit stands apart from most others because of how it is trying to help. Namely, they arm single mothers and other vulnerable groups in society. They are the Armed Citizen Project.

The group formed earlier this year and raised funds to purchase

at May 1, 2013 12:26 PM
       

Update on the Texas Advance Directive Act (SB 303)

The Texas Advance Directive Act of 1999 (TADA) describes “Advance Directives to Physicians” (what most people would call a “Living Will”) and contains Section 166.046, an attempt to outline the procedure for resolving a disagreement between a doctor and patients or their surrogates about what is medically appropriate treatment.

The law currently in effect requires the doctor to notify the patient or the surrogate when he or

at Apr 30, 2013 4:34 PM
       

(VIDEO) Immigration: The Bill, The Border, The Bottom Line

VOCES Action and King Street Live teamed up last night to introduce a panel of immigration experts to discuss immigration reform and border security. The event was moderated by VOCES Action National Director and TexasGOPVote blogger Adryana Boyne and panelists included TexasGOPVote blogger and US Border Watch volunteer Bob Price, TexasGOPVote blogger and immigration attorney Linda Vega, former Texas Supreme Court Justice David Medina, founder of Cross Culture Communications Edward Retta, and

at Apr 30, 2013 2:25 PM
       

A Tale of Two Speeches: Obama and Tebow Give Americans a Stark Choice

FRIDAY WAS A DAY OF CONTRASTS.

Earlier that day, I streamed the live broadcast of President Obama addressing Planned Parenthood’s annual gathering in Washington D.C. This smaller, low-profile event in front of a modest gathering of 1000 Planned Parenthood volunteers and supporters,

at Apr 29, 2013 5:04 PM
       

The Laredo Sector On The Texas-Mexico Border With Chief John Esquivel

John Esquivel Chief Patrol Agent Laredo Sector Headquarters

On April 4, 2013 SREC SD21 Naomi Narvaiz led a delegation to Laredo, Texas to meet with John Esquivel, Chief Patrol Agent of the Laredo Sector Headquarters, US Customs and Border Protection. Others in the delegation were Jeff Narvaiz, Trudy and Russell Hayter from Hays County GOP, Lori Granados Campaign Manager for Senator Donna Campbell SD25 and myself from Comal County. We found Chief Esquivel to be welcoming and disposed to answer any questions we had.   Read more »

at Apr 29, 2013 9:28 AM
       

Boston Bomber's Shootout - Would You Take the Shot?

Boston Bomber Suspects in Shootout with Police Imagine you are living in a community where a terrorist has recently exploded two devices in a crowd of innocent people. Actually, you don't have to imagine this because it happened to the community of Boston on April 15th. You have been keeping up with the news and you are on the lookout for the two suspects who the authorities have released pictures of earlier this day. Now you are sitting in your home and hear a major gunfight going on in the street

at Apr 27, 2013 12:02 PM
       

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