Jim Bauman, Author at Brain Dumping in Retirement

A More Perfect Union

By Jim Bauman December 31, 2022Opinions and EditorialsConservatism, Constitution, Progressivism, Trickle-down economics

The More Perfect Union we're promised in the Constitution is a work in progress. It's been on-going for more than two centuries and we're still not done yet. Making some progress maybe, but it's like two steps forward, one step back. This is the argument for progressive thinking in government and society.

The Hate Card

By Jim Bauman December 31, 2022Opinions and EditorialsChristians on LGBTQ, LGBTQ hate

Matthew Franck, director of the Simon Center on Religion and the Constitution, argued when the Supreme Court was deliberating on the constitutionality of gay marriage in 2010 that advocates for gay marriage were overplaying the "hate card," that is, regarding religious opposition to gay marriage as evidence of hate toward homosexuals. This was my response.

Reaction to Florida School Shooting

By Jim Bauman December 31, 2022Opinions and Editorials2nd Amendment, Gun control, School shootings, WV gun laws

In 2018, the WV legislature was eager to loosen gun laws in college campuses, all but ignoring the increasing number of gun shootings in schools, the latest at that time being the Parkland school shooting in Florida. These legislators were advocating for guns over children's safety.

A More Perfect Union

The Hate Card

Reaction to Florida School Shooting

Realigning the Middle

Senior Social Services in Jefferson County

Seniors SAILing Along