Tag Archives: U.S. Constitution

Justice

Posted on June 22, 2020 by swabby429

“Peace and justice are two sides of the same coin.”–Dwight D. Eisenhower The nation feels terribly out of kilter these days. It appears that much of the fault is due to the promotion of injustice. I’m not alone in this … Continue reading →

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In Dialogue

Posted on May 21, 2019 by swabby429

Today’s post about dialogue dovetails with yesterday’s meanderings about civility. This is because civility is largely dependent upon fair, honest communication. In discussions about social norms, policy, and so on, all affected parties need to have a say and to … Continue reading →

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The Enforcement Act Of 1871

Posted on April 20, 2014 by swabby429

President Ulysses S. Grant had been receiving numerous reports of widespread racial threats and violence happening in the Deep South, especially in South Carolina. These troubling events led the President to request a third Enforcement Act. The official title of … Continue reading →

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