The title of this blog was the original phrase for the “inalienable rights” of humankind that governments must honor and protect. For a variety of reasons, including concern for the poor, Jefferson chose the broader phrase, “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

The unhistorical and unwise remarks of President Bush concerning Israel’s boundaries with an emerging Palestinian State are devastating for Israel and empowering for Islamic fundamentalists.

Recent initiatives to offer amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants in the USA strike at the very heart of rational policies to ensure a viable future for the American Experiment in representative government rooted in a virtuous citizenry and the rule of law.

I had the honor of addressing a wonderful group of Republican Women in San Francisico last night. They are a vanguard of clarity and sanity in a city known for “interesting” politics.

Ridley Scott’s movie, “the Kingdom of Heaven” was filmed in consultation with Muslim scholars and has received praise from Islamic leaders for its fair portrayal of Islamic beliefs and personalities during the Crusades, especially Saladin the Great.