“This much I think I do know—that a society so riven that the spirit of moderation is gone, no court can save; that a society where that spirit flourishes, no court need save; that in a society which evades its responsibility by thrusting upon the courts the nurture of that spirit, that spirit in the […]
Archives for January 2001
Historical Amnesia
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) was founded in 1995 under the leadership of Lynne Cheney and Joe Lieberman to promote improved academic standards and greater accountability in the higher education community. Ms. Cheney, long one of my heroes for her tireless work in education and the arts, now serves as ACTA’s Chairman […]
The First 100 Days
When I asked readers to send their top priorities for the new President, I had no idea it would be mid-December before we knew the outcome! In any event, I received some thoughtful responses, and I appreciate the participation. Given the odds on the Florida results, most of you assumed a Bush Presidency. To summarize […]
Reflections On The Election
It is difficult to find much to add to the saturation of commentary on the almost surreal election “overtime” period, but I will hit a few points that stood out for me. The most instructive aspect of the conflict in Florida was the U. S. history and civics lesson, primarily a refresher, as follows: (1) […]