In recent months, there is been widespread discussion of creating crimes based on age. Is there a difference on what someone is thinking? If your loved one is murdered, doesn’t make any difference what the reason might be? Shouldn’t the punishment be the same based on the crime that is committed? Or should there be...Read More

There is renewed interest in hate crimes legislation in state legislatures as well as on the federal level in recent months. Much of this interest stems from attacks over gender, race, and other categories were primarily minority groups are involved. So, what’s a hate crime you ask?  If someone is premeditatedly shot and killed, that’s...Read More

From the first time I heard the song by Leonard Cohen, I loved “Hallelujah.” Many people have recorded it in various ways. Here’s a marvelous rendition by two talented musicians called the TwoCellos. It’s certainly worth a listen.Read More