No matter what the temperature in Texasโand it sure does seem close to that of the earthโs core this weekโour freedom to work, to move, and to enjoy the liberty of the summer months feels like a...
Opinion | The Racism of High Crime Rates
“The prevalence of violent crime and the failure of our institutions and elected leaders to combat it is, simply put, racist.”
Opinion: Time for School Choice in Texas
School choice is surging in popularity:ย 74%ย of parents with school-aged children want control over their childrenโs education dollars. Here in Texas, aย majorityย from across the political spectrum is...
Opinion: Dealing With ‘Do You Know Who I Am?’
Dealing with reprobates who say, โDo you know who I am?โ I've known a lot of politicians in my life, from New York City to Long Island to Denton County, Texas. During my 20 years as a cop in the Big...
By Bob Weir | Jan 17, 2023
Opinion: Enacting Better Laws
If you have read any of my previous articles like this. Or perhaps this. Then you know I advocate for domestic violence victims, and for animal rights. I do this not only because our own dog was...
Opinion: Building Things Builds Wealth
A great change took place during the late 1700s and mid 1800s in Great Britain, the United States, and in Europe. Prior to this time, many things were made โby handโ. The industrial revolution...
Opinion: The Awesome Power of Propaganda
Like many of you, Iโve seen Democrats posting on social media about the โgreat jobโ being done by the Biden Administration. When I respond with questions such as, โPlease cite the accomplishments to...
By Bob Weir | Jan 9, 2023
Opinion: Moral Equivalence Is a Sinister Con Job
The Founding Fathers put together an ingenuous system of government designed to guarantee freedom in this new world, an ocean away from the tyranny of a monarchical regime. Itโs been about 250 years...
By Bob Weir | Jan 3, 2023
Opinion: Texas Must Act to Protect Its Farms
As the worldโs population exploded over the past few decades, and is set to continue growing, the demand for food is only going to increase. This trend has led foreign companies, particularly...
By Carlos Roa | Dec 29, 2022
Opinion: The Killing Fields of New Years Eve
The music was hot, the drinks were cold, and the people were friendly and full of life. Harry Adams headed for the bar in the corner of the room. โGimme another whiskey and soda,โ he said, leaning...
By Bob Weir | Dec 28, 2022
Opinion: What Have You Done with Your Life?
Do you have a favorite Christmas movie? Although there are many good ones, the one that really puts the season -- and life in general -- in perspective for me isย It's a Wonderful Life. The 1946...
By Bob Weir | Dec 26, 2022
Opinion: The Failure that Is Family Court
October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and November was Family Court Awareness Month. This is not the only information that you can find about Family Court Awareness, because if you go on...
Opinion: Must We Take the Law into Our Own Hands?
Every time I see a news story about another grisly crime, committed by someone with a long rap sheet, it makes me realize how vulnerable we are to the criminals in our orbit. Once upon a time, there...
By Bob Weir | Dec 19, 2022
Opinion: Our Constitution and Enumerated Powers
The knowledge of the Constitution and the Framersโ intent in creating it are considerably less than they should be in todayโs world. Contrary to what people believe the Constitution says what the...
Opinion: Let Cops Do Their Job
The most important function of government, at all levels, is to provide safety for its citizens. Everything else takes a back seat to one's physical security.ย If you're not safe in the street, in...
By Bob Weir | Dec 8, 2022
Opinion: Housing Is a Human Right
Even the United Nations Human Rights Office believes that housing is a human right. โToo often violations of the right to housing occur with impunity. In part, this is because, at the domestic...
Opinion: Local Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Pedo-Friendly Drag Venue
Back in August, Protect Texas Kids became aware of a drag show hosted at Andersonโs Distillery and Grill that was openly advertised as โkid-friendly.โ Our organization quickly responded and...
By Kelly Neidert | Dec 2, 2022
Opinion: After Mixed Election Results, America Still Stands Tall
I love this country.ย The United States of America welcomed my family as refugees from the evils of Castroโs communist Cuba in 1962.ย It has been my lifeโs work to express my gratitude by helping...
Opinion: Does Anyone Believe Blacks Are Oppressed Today?
President Obama's Attorney General, Eric Holder, while in office, said the United States is โa nation of cowardsโ when it comes to race relations.ย ย He went on to say that, although there have been...
By Bob Weir | Nov 29, 2022
Opinion: Euphemistically Speaking
When I was growing up on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, there was an area, about half a mile downtown from me, known as โThe Bowery.โ One of the most elegant areas of the city during the 1800s,...
By Bob Weir | Nov 23, 2022
Opinion: America at a Crossroads: Will We Choose Civilization over Unrest?
Many of the migrants entering the U.S. at the southern border are fleeing rampant crime in their home countries.ย They are paying the cartel-run traffickers and coyotes and risking everything to...