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CRITICAL DIVIDES: BOTH SIDES IN 800 WORDS
A SEMI-MONTHLY BLOG


Jun 1, 20243 min read
Israeli Culture Risks Endemic Violence
If Israel doesn’t support a Palestinian state it will suffer the moral degeneration characteristic of slave owners. See peterswenz.com.


May 1, 20243 min read
Campus Conflicts regarding Israel/Palestine
Suppression of speech is why Columbia University students were attacked when they protested peacefully. See post at peterswenz.com.


Apr 15, 20243 min read
Political Lies Harm Jews and Other Minorities
Many Zionists ignore or reject well-grounded criticisms of Israel. This endangers Jews and other minorities. See post at peterswenz.com.


Mar 15, 20243 min read
The House Should Form a Bi-partisan Coalition
Moderates of both parties in the House of Representatives should form a coalition to pass needed legislation. See post at peterswenz.com.


Mar 1, 20243 min read
U.S. Law Doesn’t Allow Embryos to Have Rights
The First Amendment Establishment Clause disallows restricting American freedoms based on religious beliefs. See post at peterswenz.com.


Feb 15, 20243 min read
Will the Supreme Court Do Its Job?
The Supreme Court seems reluctant to clarify the Constitution regarding Trump’s eligibility for future office. See post at peterswenz.com.


Feb 1, 20243 min read
The Holy Land Confederation (HLC)
Palestinians can have a state of their own without West Bank settlers moving or Israel losing security. See post at peterswenz.com.


Jan 15, 20243 min read
Israel Should Promote a Palestinian State?
Currently the stronger and more secure entity, Israel should promote peace through Palestinian statehood. See post at peterswenz.com.


Jan 1, 20243 min read
Imagine Treating Mexico as Israel Treats Palestine
Would there be lasting peace if we denied full sovereignty to Mexico as Israel has denied it to Palestine? See post at peterswenz.com.


Dec 15, 20233 min read
Free Speech vs. Antisemitism at Universities
Teaching, learning, and discussion, not the First Amendment, should prevail on university campuses. See post at peterswenz.com.


Dec 1, 20233 min read
Poorly Informed Grievances (2) in Israel/Palestine
Half-truths about Israeli independence and subsequent conflicts perpetuate grievances and violence. See post at peterswenz.com.


Nov 15, 20233 min read
Poorly Informed Grievances in Israel/Palestine
Both sides in the conflict emphasize only half the story, which perpetuates grievance and violence. See post at peterswenz.com


Nov 1, 20233 min read
Is Israel Held to a Higher Moral Standard than Other Countries?
Supporters of Israel complain of a double standard, but at times Israel is held to a lower standard than others. See post at peterswenz.com.


Oct 15, 20233 min read
Is the Hamas Invasion Israel’s 9/11 or Its Tet Offensive?
The Tet Offensive in Vietnam in 1968 led to a diminished Viet Cong and a reevaluation of American goals. See post at peterswenz.com.


Oct 1, 20233 min read
Teaching Children about Slavery
We can teach children about the horrors of slavery while assuaging guilt and encouraging patriotic inclusion. See post at peterswenz.com.


Sep 20, 20233 min read
Minding Children and Politicians
Parents with common sense recognize children’s lies, but many citizens abandon common sense when politicians lie. See post at peterswenz.com


Aug 25, 20233 min read
Can Trump Be Legally Barred from Office?
A law review article, summarized at peterswenz.com, argues that the 14th Amendment bars Trump from office due to Jan. 6th involvement.


Aug 15, 20233 min read
Conflicting Values: Longevity vs. Growth
Economic growth may be curtailed by practices that improve longevity in our society. See the post at peterswenz.com. No product is for sale.


Jul 14, 20233 min read
Precedent Opposes SCOTUS Gay Marriage Website Decision
The Supreme Court misconstrues precedents to allow a website designer to discriminate against gay couples. See blog at peterswenz.com


Jun 15, 20233 min read
Denying Facts Devastated Germany
The German experience of believing lies from WW I to 1934 is a cautionary tale for the U.S. See post at peterswenz.com.
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