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Monthly Archives: August 2016
Commiseration for some key GOP leaders’ resentment of Mr. Trump
In some small measure, I can relate to and sympathize with the resentment that lifelong politicians must be feeling as Mr. Trump is on track to become the 45th President of the United States, arguably the highest prize our “one … Continue reading
Open response to GOP critics of Mr. Trump’s repudiation of Mr. Khan’s personal attacks
“Captain Humayun Khan was a hero to our country and we should honor all who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our country safe. The real problem here are the radical Islamic terrorists who killed him, and the efforts … Continue reading
Open response (1) to Mr. Khizr Khan
Sincere condolences on the death of your beloved brave son, and echoes of the sincere gratitude that the USA offered before, during, and after his military burial. In projecting on to myself the question-accusation you directed at Mr. Trump, I … Continue reading
Open response (2) to Mr. Khizr Khan
Day in, day out, God-fearing, law abiding American men and women care for their families and their neighbors, going about doing good in big and little ways that don’t necessarily make headlines, or earn accolades. Nonetheless, being a responsible, productive … Continue reading
Open response (3) to Mr. Khizr Khan
Although I don’t know where you were on the morning of 9/11/01, I can write an entire book on where I was and how my life changed that day. For purposes of this exploration of sacrifices I have made for … Continue reading
Open response (4) to Mr. Khizr Khan
In addition to being in corporate America, I have served as a teacher to thousands of children and adults, having taught Preschool through undergraduate and adult school students. With a salary that never was reciprocal for the amount of time … Continue reading
Open response (5) to Mr. Khizr Khan
Within the framework of everything I have previously shared in responses 2-4, I turn now to my reactions to whether Mr. Trump has made sacrifices for our country. Based on what I have seen, I have no doubt or hesitation … Continue reading
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Open response (6) to Mr. Khizr Khan
Although I am not a lawyer, I do have a B.A. and an M.A. in social studies/sciences, with a concentration in US History, and I have taught about the US Constitution to high school students. One of my graduate research … Continue reading
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Open response (7) to Mr. Khizr Khan
I am grateful to Mr. Khan for asking the question that has become a wonderful reconciliation point for me. A year into retirement, his question has struck an important nerve in me. Has the sacrificial everyday work I have done … Continue reading
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