As a longtime subscriber, I was disturbed by the article by Tom Zoellner, and by his efforts to demonize those he disagrees with (HCN, 2/20/12, “Extreme Arizona”). The shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was not a political assassination. Rather, it was a delusional act of a schizophrenic in a psychotic episode. That Mr. Zoellner would […]
R. Barry Crook
Posted inDecember 11, 2006: Old but Faithful
So where does that leave Marie Antoinette?
I am always appreciative of those narrow-minded, ignorant folks who see themselves as bigots and fascists when they openly declare themselves as such. So it is with much thanks that I welcome the neon sign that Laura Pritchett has placed on her forehead blinking “FASCIST” — it will warn others to stay away from her. […]
Posted inMarch 20, 2006: Town Shopping
History isn’t black and white
Regarding Mary Stange’s essay on place names, I grow very tired of those who want us to discard our history simply because it isn’t the kind of “Hollywood” pretty they demand it might be (HCN, 2/6/06: Living with the Ghosts of the Indian Wars). It is true that those Army generals of the mid-to-late 19th […]
Posted inOctober 25, 2004: Window Shopping: Part-Time Paradise
I’m celebrating!
Sorry that the politically correct police have spoiled your celebration of the Lewis and Clark expedition, but they haven’t spoiled mine! I’m both commemorating and celebrating the glorious achievement of the Corps of Discovery (HCN, 8/16/04: Journey of Rediscovery). It seems like our culture is no longer permitted to celebrate the seminal events of our […]