Left chooses to politicize the passing of John McCain

The ironies since the passing of Senator McCain abound. The left, which vilified every aspect of McCain’s character during the 2008 campaign, now views him as the paragon of virtue.

McCain’s farewell letter, which teems with love of country, aligns him far more with Trump’s view of America than with the left’s constant criticism of America’s historical and contemporary actions, both domestically and internationally.

Those who sanctimoniously accuse Trump of all manner of disrespect following the death of the senator have not hesitated to politicize McCain’s passing, using it as but another excuse to malign the president.

Bottom line, the left is far more interested in political power than in celebrating either Senator McCain or his vision of America.

The Catholic Church has a design problem and needs an overhaul

When an institution gets the same outcomes decade after decade it is getting the outcomes it designed. The Catholic church’s abuse scandals, which span the globe and the decades, is an example of this principle.

No amount of apologizing will change the Church’s design flaws. It will take a significant restructuring of its most fundamental principles.

United States Senate seats are not heirlooms to pass down to family

It has been mentioned that Cindy McCain is being considered as a caretaker for John McCain’s senate seat.

Cindy McCain may be a lovely human being, but simply being married to a senator is not qualification to represent the people of Arizona in our national legislature.

Senate seats are not heirlooms to be passed on and kept in the family.

McSally’s got a problem with Sinema; why none with Trump?

I am puzzled by Martha McSally’s advertisement criticizing Kyrsten Sinema for her “pink tutu” war protest.

McSally seems offended that Sinema didn’t participate in fighting terrorism and serving in the military as she (McSally) did.

If McSally finds this offensive, why on God’s green earth would she slavishly support a draft dodging coward like Donald “Ol’ Heel Spurs” Trump?

It just isn’t logically consistent.

I saw the kindness and genuine spirit of John McCain up close

I once met Sen. John McCain when I was a book store employee working one of his book signings at Borders Books at the Biltmore store.

He was engaged and attentive to questions as many authors would be.

But what impressed me most was his graciousness to the staff and the customers.

He was kind to and interested in everyone he spoke with.

No lack of decency and honorable behavior from the White House can dim the legacy left by this true patriot and hero.