With the latest statistics on the number of American casualties in Iraq approaching two milestones you’d think there’d be a bit more of a fuss in the media about it, yet it’s been surprisingly quiet so far. 3,972 American soldiers have died and 29,133 have been wounded as of February 24, 2008. And as a Reuters article, from January 31, 2008, explains, more than one … Continue reading Why did we go into Iraq?

There has been some recent debate over the role of the First Lady or First Gentleman. Hillary Clinton, as First Lady, broke convention by taking on healthcare initiatives, reforming foster care and moving her office into the West Wing where she served as a close political adviser to her husband. In this election, she has been alternately praised for what she accomplished during her terms … Continue reading The spouse’s role

Once again we have been confronted with a crazed student opening fire on classmates and professors on a college campus. As most of you know, six students were killed and fifteen others were wounded at Northern Illinois University last week. It goes without saying that Gustavus’ thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of all involved. The other result of such senseless … Continue reading Guns aren’t the problem