Posts Tagged ‘Ott Observations’
Why can’t we have both? | Ott Observations
On my most pessimistic days, it can seem like our country is torn apart by irreconcilable differences. If our government wants to make sure a drug is affordable to…
Read MoreJudging the justices | Ott Observations
As I write this, we have once again witnessed the excruciating Senate confirmation process of a Supreme Court justice nominee. Instead of thoughtful discussions about how a nominee weighs and…
Read MoreLenten reflections | Ott Observations
Being less than two weeks away from Easter, it seems like a good time to reflect. We are called to reflect and pray during Lent as well as fast and…
Read MoreThe real election fraud
I believe there are two cornerstones for fair, democratic elections. The first is that an elected Congress should be an equal representation of all the people. The second is that…
Read MoreWhat are you FOR? | Ott Observations
In response to one of my recent columns, I received a very interesting email because I used the words “common good.” The writer leads a group of grassroots activists dedicated…
Read MoreWhere’s the remorse? | Ott Observations
By now, everyone has had a chance to draw their line about where they stand on the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and the jury’s findings of “not guilty.” If you’re not…
Read MoreAccountability for insurrection | Ott Observations
On Sept. 11, 2001, Islamic terrorists used kidnapped airplanes to destroy the Twin Towers in New York and damage the Pentagon in our nation’s capitol. There was no fake…
Read MoreAre you a cynic or idealist? | Ott Observations
In my previous column I wrote about how some of us live consumed by fears created by politicians’ propaganda, while others live focused on hope for creating a better world.…
Read MoreStill afraid of bogeymen | Ott Observations
In my childhood, I shared a bedroom with my little brother. Every night, he blocked the sliding doors on the closet before going to bed so “the Bogeyman can’t come…
Read MoreEvidence-based decision making | Ott Observations
Before I became a columnist, I spent some years working in healthcare consulting. One of the big trends was embracing “evidence-based medicine.” Basically, this was a leveraging of ALL of…
Read MoreExplain yourself or get out | Ott Observations
It feels like we have reached a low point in our national history where leaders are not accountable to explain their actions and decisions while at the same time we have…
Read MoreReconciling faith and politics | Ott Observations
When time permits, I attend a Saturday morning men’s discussion group at my church. We review the scripture readings for Sunday and then discuss what they mean to us in…
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