Archive for Wilma J. Moore

The Route to 9066

Mrs. Moore is a free-lance writer from Santa Rosa, California. Recently I had occasion to fill out an application form on behalf of my grandson for admission to a private elementary school. At the bottom of the application was a statement that the school “. . . is committed to achieving a well-balanced student population [...]

1Aug1993 | | 0 comments | Continued

Is Freedom an Antiquated Term?

Mrs. Moore is a free-lance writer in Santa Rosa, California. Some of George Orwell’s memorable insights in the novel 1984 concern the power of language. The function of New-speak was not merely to express ideas but to manipulate them so that freedom would come to mean slavery and ultimately to be embraced willingly as such. [...]

1Jan1993 | | 0 comments | Continued

Perspective: Little Tyrannies

For many Americans who are dedicated to personal freedom, the steady growth in the size and power of the federal government is a prelude to tyranny. To counteract this trend, many advocate the principle of “states’ rights” or variations on the theme of “local control.” The assumption seems to be that individual liberty is less [...]

1Jun1989 | | 0 comments | Continued

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