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


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
Jul 14, 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.
Jun 15, 20233 min read


Originalism Denies Harris Is Vice-President
The original understanding of the Constitution is that the Vice-President is male, and no change has been made. See post at peterswenz.com.
Jun 1, 20233 min read


Political Conflicts between Stability and Change
Only adolescent thinking supports the United States defaulting on its debt. Read the post at peterswenz.com.
May 15, 20233 min read


Ninth Amendment Supports Arms for Self-Defense
The Ninth Amendment might justify the right to be armed for self-defense. Read at peterswenz.com.
Apr 10, 20233 min read


Affirmative Action without Race
Race-based affirmative action can be replaced by affirmative action that benefits the culturally disadvantage. Read at peterswenz.com
Apr 1, 20233 min read


Affirmative Action: Competence and Efficiency
Affirmative Action often improves competence and efficiency. Please read the post at peterswenz.com.
Mar 15, 20233 min read


Affirmative Action and Continuing Racism
African Americans continue to suffer from racism both past and present, so affirmative action is still needed. See post at peterswenz.com.
Mar 1, 20233 min read


Affirmative Action: History of a Concept
Affirmative action originated in attempts to change practices that harmed blacks but were resistant to change. Read post at peterswenz.com.
Feb 15, 20233 min read


Term Limits May Serve the Rich and Powerful
One of the goals of many Republicans in recent years is to impose term limits on politicians. Consider the pros and cons at peterswenz.com.
Feb 1, 20233 min read


Does Cost-Benefit Analysis Cheat the Poor?
Many government decision are dominated by a decision procedure that benefits the rich over the poor. Read at peterswenz.com.
Jan 15, 20233 min read


What Difference Does “Legislature” Make?
Does “legislature” in the Constitution imply that state legislatures can draw unconstitutional electoral maps? Read more at peterswenz.com.
Jan 1, 20233 min read


Should Endangering Your Fetus with Drugs Be a Crime?
Does concern about child welfare justify laws requiring pregnant women to be tested for the use of cocaine? Read post at peterswenz.com.
Nov 9, 20223 min read


Distrust and Disrespect Left and Right
Anger by the left on same-sex marriage and by the right on guns reflect the same disrespect of the other side. See post at peterswenz.com.
Oct 1, 20223 min read


Luck, Fairness, and Loan Forgiveness
Is the forgiveness of up to $20,000 of student loans to others ? See post at peterswenz.com
Sep 1, 20223 min read


Fair Competition in Sports and Politics
Referees are needed in politics as in sports, so state supreme courts must have the power to nullify legislation. See post at peterswenz.com
Aug 1, 20223 min read


Watching Television Can Save Our Democracy
Watch Republican honesty and integrity at the House hearings on the insurrection, and save our democracy. Read post at peterswenz.com.
Jul 18, 20223 min read


Temporary Second Amendment Rights
We all have the right of self-defense. But the Second Amendment guarantee of that right may be short lived. See post at peterswenz.com.
Jul 1, 20223 min read


What Does the Second Amendment Mean?
People who think the Proud Boys had a Second Amendment right to carry military firearms are wrong. See post at peterswenz.com.
Jun 13, 20223 min read


Should Race Ever Be a Factor in College Admissions?
Some people claim that preference for racial minorities in college admissions is immoral, while other think justice demands it.
Jun 2, 20223 min read
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