Sending Kids Back to School: Science, Data & Health Pros Say Yes – Politics Say No

Just the other day, I saw a group of special needs students with their teachers out in the park on a field trip. They were feeding the geese, and enjoying the sunshine and each other. In these COVID times, it could be argued that the students, many with underlying health conditions, are at higher risk … Continue reading Sending Kids Back to School: Science, Data & Health Pros Say Yes – Politics Say No

Either Follow the COVID Data or Don’t: But Stop the Political Cherry-Picking

I find it ironic that the same people advocating to make decisions about COVID-19 based on the data are the same ones now unwilling to follow that same data. What happened? Did the data stop supporting what you want to believe and do? The data was the measuring stick by which we closed America, yet … Continue reading Either Follow the COVID Data or Don’t: But Stop the Political Cherry-Picking

Why Are People Still Dying From COVID-19? And Why Can’t We Go Back To Work? Perception, Perception, Perception

Perception can steal the show from even the most reasonable fact-based issue. Oftentimes what people think shades reality. How they feel supersedes proven facts. Is this the case with the current Coronavirus pandemic? Wait. Before you take this the wrong way - or worse, before you get emotionally charged - hear me out. According to … Continue reading Why Are People Still Dying From COVID-19? And Why Can’t We Go Back To Work? Perception, Perception, Perception

But First … Massive Testing. Is This an Excuse to “Make America Scared Again”?

What is this unreasonable push for extreme testing before people can go back to their lives? To what end? What would be the point of testing over 300 million Americans, many of which did not and will not contract COVID-19, and many more of which already had it - knowingly or unknowingly? And what about … Continue reading But First … Massive Testing. Is This an Excuse to “Make America Scared Again”?

HOPE In Times of Trouble Can Go A Long Way: COVID Doesn’t Win!

(Listen to this on Gems With Emm Podcast) In the midst of this surreal pandemic, unbelievable number of shutdowns, and increasing numbers of cases and deaths from COVID-19, I’m here to give you some good news. ... How dare they not report the amazing generosity of everyday Americans to help their fellow man; the private sector’s willing leap into action; ...

Let’s Have Some Responsible Reporting on COVID-19 Coronavirus: Less Hype, More Facts

In America, we have had some really bad flu seasons: deadly flu seasons. Although it’s more nuanced and scientific, for the average layperson, COVID-19 can be likened to a different strain of the flu; only, your flu shot won’t work on it. ... With over 50,000 flu deaths every year, have we had our schools closed down, towns cordoned off ... what’s really going on here? Is the media purposely trying to cause a panic over this latest coronavirus?

“Ma’am, If You Don’t Put That Away …”: My Experience at the Voting Booth

“Ma’am, please put that away; you’re going to get us all in trouble,” he stated nervously in a hushed voice. ... Stifling an incredulous giggle, I said, “the law says you are not REQUIRED to see an ID, it does not say you must refuse anyone offering to show it.” ... She wanted to know my name, but she didn’t really want to know my name because if she did ...

If The Swamp is Drained, Will Impeachment Still Be A Thing?

This "get Trump at all costs" mentality that lives in the minds of Never-Trumpers, the Democrat party, the wholly un-objective media, and sadly, the low information Americans has got to stop. It is patently UNFAIR! Whether or not you like, agree with, or support the guy is secondary ... Destroying a person because you don't agree with him is unAmerican. ... The idea of this call being used as the basis for impeachment is far beyond absurd for at least four reasons. ... it may be time to start a class action harassment lawsuit: American People v. Democrat Party, Mass Media, et al. We must not allow a small majority of powerful people in politics and the media to tell us what to think and who to support. ...

Is the Worst Enemy of Black America Her own People?

There has been a blind acceptance of Hip Hop culture as the blueprint for what it is to be a Black American; a culture that insists on portraying its people (mostly blacks) as drug dealers and users, alcoholics, hustlers, law-breakers, missogentists, irresponsible sex players, heartlessly violent, and unfaithful to their own family while ride or die faithful to the street “family”… yet, they seem to be oh so cool and imitate-able ... Where are all the admired hip hop brothers or sisters with good relationships, intact families, legit businesses, and amazing talents on display, who are not limited to rappers or street gang playas? ...

Do You Identify As An American? Then Give America the Christmas Gift of Supporting Her President !

For Those Who Don’t Support President Trump ... For Those Who Support President Trump ... For Those Who Stay Out of Politics ... A citizenry knowledgeable about her government officials and policies is a very good thing. It ensures honesty and holds servant officials to their obligation to serve their constituents. It reduces the amount of deception, political scandal and manipulation perpetrated on the country because so many eyes are trained on the comings and goings of their political leaders. An engaged audience sees more and expects more. That can only be good for everyone … that is, everyone except the grinches of the world who live to take, hurt, manipulate, destroy, and deny all successes. Whether or not you agree with all the policies of the Trump Administration, you can still respect and support the office of the United States President ...