Family Man
I am committed to carving out one-on-one time with my kids - one kid each evening - so that our relationship will be stronger and I will be more perceptive about things in their lives.
David
David is the father of 8 children. When he's not busy with that full time occupation he works as a technology professional. He enjoys discussing big issues with informed people, cooking, gardening, vexillology (flag design), and tinkering.
Net Neutrality vs Open Infrastructure
The almost universal reality that consumers generally have one or two choices for broadband access makes consideration of regulations such as Net Neutrality inevitable. We should also recognize that even if Net Neutrality is the fastest/easiest way to prevent corporate control of our internet access it isn't the best approach long term.
Promiscuity Culture is a War on Women
By making the social and physical cost/risk of sex appear artificially low, those who promote loose sexual morals place a heavier burden on women by encouraging them to participate too easily and ignore the hidden costs of doing so.
Endorsing Laura Belnap
School board races tend to fly under the radar and rarely do I see one candidate shine compared to their opponent but this is one of those times.
Ballot Issues
Just looking at your ballot can reveal defects in the current political system if you know what to look for.
Pornography and Addiction
Pornography provides a dopamine hit for your brain just like smoking a cigarette provides a nicotine hit for the brain. In other words, what we might call a cigarette addiction is classified as a nicotine addiction and what we should call a pornography addiction would be classified as a dopamine addiction.
Shifting Responsibility in Sexual Assault
We should never blame the victim or justify the aggressor in a sexual assault but there is a time and place to discuss risk factors and teaching potential victims how to minimize their risk. Talking about specific risk factors and ways to minimize risk isn't blaming the victim.
It’s not sexuality OR self-expression
Photo by Photo Dean Despite how the media and students are portraying the situation, the Bingham High dress code fiasco isn’t about sexuality nor is it about self-expression despite what this article in the Standard Examiner suggests. They got their…
The Truth of Prosperity Theology
Two things that make prosperity theology appealing to large numbers of people. First, it is comforting. Second, it has a kernel of truth to it.
Responsibility as the Core of Manliness
While responsibility is the core of manhood, being proactive is a hallmark of manly responsibility.