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A Sketch or Memorandom of Old Mr Thomas Capps

Just a small microcosm of my paternal family history. Only wish it was also audio.

15Apr2022 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Tea Bag Protesters Encouraged by GOP Representatives

Warning to readers – the following videos are disgusting examples of free speech in America.   Irony abounds when the Teabaggers claim that President Obama is pushing the country toward socialism, communism,  Nazism, and totalitarianism.  The United States of America is a Republic, governed by representatives of the people.  The people elected President Obama and the […]

24Mar2010 | | Comments Off on Tea Bag Protesters Encouraged by GOP Representatives | Continued
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smoking bans: a look at freedom, liberty and autonomy

There is an understanding in our free society that we can exercise our personal autonomy as long as we do not interfere with the rights and liberties of others. The true nature of government is to build and maitain infrastructure and to make and enforce laws that protect the rights and liberties of the people. […]

16Apr2008 | | 2 comments | Continued
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Death Penalty Politics

Son, Government has many responsibilities.  The preamble to the constitution mentions ‘domestic tranquility” as one.  What does that mean – generally we think of maintaining order in a civilized manner.  And we maintain order with the rule of law.  The rule of law is much better than the rule of Monarchy or dictatorship, or no […]

7Jan2008 | | Comments Off on Death Penalty Politics | Continued
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Tiger Attack

Son, Many of us in Missouri are disappointed that Mizzou is not in a BCS Bowl Game.  The Tigers are in the Cotton Bowl – playing the number 25 ranked Arkansas Razorbacks.  And they are having a great day.  The game is presently late in the third quarter and Mizzou is ahead 28 to 7. […]

2Jan2008 | | Comments Off on Tiger Attack | Continued