Ever wonder why so many men wore guns in the Old West? Truth be told, the guns kept the bad guys and good guys in equilibrium. You don’t mess with someone who will fight back. Concealed carry is even better…
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Are All Conscientious Objectors and Anti-Abortionists Religious?
When World War II broke out, most men felt the urge to enlist in the military, but some now argue that the traditional sense of patriotism, built upon blind trust, might not fit future wars. The old model presumed a…
SDNG’s WW2 POWs Won’t Be Forgotten
(POW Memorial established at Camp Rapid) By Duke Doering During World War II the South Dakota National Guard had 31 of its members taken Prisoners of War (POW). 29 of these were captured in North Africa and Italy,…
Will South Dakotans Be Last to Know about Real News?
It’s happening now in Britain, just as the events during the 1930s Europe seemed oceans away to Americans caught up in local intrigues, such as “who will show tonight at the local drive-in.” Yes, it might be said that we…
Tourists as Victims: Get Street Smart before Going to Europe
Let’s face it, tourists stick out wherever they are. They make the easiest victims because they won’t fight back. Even those who normally carry guns realize that gun laws are different from state to state in the US. It’s even…
1940 Battle of Britain Beginning Interrupted Rapid City Woman’s Girlhood
The blitzkrieg of England began on September 7, 1940, as 300 Luftwaffe bombers began to soften up London as a prelude to invading the country under the codename “Operation Sea Lion.” Fifty-six more nights of pounding English cities would follow…
Incest on the Brave New Moral Frontier: Isn’t Gay “Marriage” Just the Beginning?
Scratch the surface of politicians these days, and you’ll find that the driving force is power and money, the keys which seem to unlock privilege, advantage, and well-being for governments and individuals. Heritage, tradition, religion and other…
Let’s Hope Internet Chair John Thune Will Remember his Dad–and Other Rural Underdogs
South Dakota’s US Senator John Thune will be prominent in the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee next term, most likely as chairman. The Sioux Falls Argus Leader reminds us that “He would take on the new position as residents…
Is Federal Control Hollowing Out US Education?
Yes, competency-based education is quite appropriate for the learning disabled, but should that model be applied to the population at large? For centuries, education was pitched to students in the top half, so what will be the…
Will Pot-Friendly States Be Liable for “DUI” Driving Deaths?
A recent Associated Press article begins with a dire warning: “As states liberalize their marijuana laws, public officials and safety advocates worry that more drivers high on pot will lead to a big increase in traffic deaths.” It’s one thing…