Russia’s invasion of Georgia looks like it might be played out, finally. War kills a lot of people for no particularly good reason, and this one is no different. Russia is certainly playing the role of the bad guy in this conflict, as well they should. Georgia may have violated an old [...]

The Humanitarian Response Index has rated the United States as in the bottom third of western countries in humanitarian giving.  Should we be alarmed that our country is so miserly and unhelpful?
Well, not if we look at how the ratings are calculated.  In terms of the amount of dollars given, the US does quite well.  [...]

I saw an advertisement recently for a new TV series about Robin Hood. Allow me to tell the Robin Hood story - an illegitimate government takes over and starts imposing its will on the people. Rather than allowing this government to reign free, Robin Hood fights back - robbing from the rich and [...]