One of the most startling realities of our day is the short attention span of the public. We are daily exposed to new “factoids” and inherently unable to focus on the most serious issues for any length of time. I call this phenomenon the “ADD generation.”

As I survey the world scene and the ideological coloring of all reporting – whether domestic or foreign – there is a shrill refrain that that attacks my sensibilities.

During this July 4th week, we will hear paeans of praise (richly deserved) for the selfless women and men who sacrificed on the fields of battle for our freedom. We will also encounter loud protestors angry at “King George’s” policies in Iraq. We will barbeque a variety of foods and enjoy summer with family and friends. We will also observe disquieting events in North Korea and Iran. We will thank God and the Founders for our nation, even as we look for solutions to seemingly intractable problems.

As we approach Father’s Day, sentimental stories will abound, along with feminist and post-feminist reflections on fathering and maleness.

It is Spring again and now that the rain has ceased, the pollens are released and my allergies assert themselves with full force.