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by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Liberty -v s- Tyranny {updated 6:00 PM} I read with some amusement the article in LifeNews.com entitled " Planned Parenthood Gives Tips to Promote Abortion at Thanksgiving ". The article was linked to Planned Parenthood of New York City and was intended to vilify those who have a pro choice position on abortion. The gist of the LifeNews.com article was to claim Planned Parenthood of New York City was coaching supporters "how they can push abortion on their guests at the Thanksgiving dinner table." Which is why I found the article amusing as well as intellectually dishonest. Coming from a family with a wide range of views on most issues, likely true for most families across America as well, I really cannot remember having the debate over pro-choice versus pro-life at Thanksgiving dinner. Ever. Admittedly the timing of the Planned Parenthood of New York City's " Talking Turkey: 8 Easy Steps for Discussing Repr...

By: Les Carpenter III Rational Nation USA Today, September 17, 2010 marks the 233'rd year since the signing of the Constitution of the United States. The document that set a nation on a foundation which would ensure it remain free from governmental tyranny. A document that after ratification of the several states made us a nation governed by law rather than by a monarch, a dictator, or by theocracy. A document that allowed for the greatest individual liberty ever known to mankind. This day passes us by every year without mention or recognition of its importance. At least for most of us. Not only does this day pass us by without notice it is likely the majority of the nation lacks a cursory understanding of the document that founded our Republic. Perhaps this is part of the reason why this nation is in the state it presently finds itself. As I was thinking about the importance of this day I visited the Tenth Amendment Center . Sure enough, Founder Micheal Boldin has a great ...