There is a BIG reason the US Constitution is much different than any in Europe...historically people in the US don't trust government any where near as much as Europeans. Unfortunately, that seems to be

Picture from Law enforcement rips breastfeeding babies from their mothers and separates families. We suddenly seem to be woke now about that. Think about that the next time you say "there ought to

photo from referenced news article: EB Now I'm no expert in government, but this can't be constitutional. And if it is, why? Thoughts?: JL It's constitutional. Private groups can choose whom they freely

HHL What’s the morality [or justice] of killing a killer? JL It's difficult for me to grant the power to kill in the name of justice when self-defense against imminent harm isn't employed. Where does mercy

The recent post by @sammosk at reminded me of something I planned on doing when my minnow fatness began to feel somewhat respectable as a new minnow...delegate Steem Power to Minnow Support Project (MSP)

Most of the recent past discussions around Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market in general have been concerning the decreasing dominance of Bitcoin's market capitalization when compared to the market

Not Yours to Give [The following story about the famed American icon Davy Crockett was published in Harper's Magazine in 1867, as written by James J. Bethune, a pseudonym used by Edward S. Ellis. The events

In Congress, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America                            When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve

Poloniex (@poloniex) is getting absolutely ridiculous concerning withdrawals and deposits of STEEM. I bought some STEEM yesterday when the price plummeted, but can't send it anywhere because Poloniex has

It is summer now here in North Alabama. You may not know, but we sometimes get big snows here. In the interest of cooling you off, here are some pictures from our big snow storm in January, 2011. I hope

I love capturing sunsets in pictures. I have a collection that I wish to share with you over time. I hope they give you the same pleasure for your eyes as they do for me. Let me know what you think in

Here are some of my favorite quotes from Ralph Waldo Emerson's “The Essay On Self-Reliance”. Emerson was a very famous American author and lecturer in the 1800s. He led the transcendentalist movement in

I want to give a shout out to a great Steemit community supporter, especially for newbies like me: @minnowsupport of the Peace, Abundance, Liberty's Minnow Support Project! Muah! Don't you just love it

From all the minerals I have known graphite is a very interesting and personal one for me. When I was in fourth grade I earned the nickname “Lead” by getting pencil lead all over myself when I used a pencil.

I have always been fascinated by how people interpret the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. One interpretation in particular seems quite illogical and quite incorrect: It grants

Hello Steemit world! This is my introductory post. I am touchman. I embrace my fellow steemians. I am pumped about this platform. It's a very exciting time in the blockchain and crypto world. It's a great