And so the madness begins.  We're talking soccer here, or football, as the world beyond the US knows it, the beautiful game.  The World Cup starts in South Africa in a few weeks time and for me, kicks off in earnest when the USA plays England on June 12th.

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Today France votes on whether to ban the burka from being worn in public places.  Should any self-respecting free republic make wearing a particular garment a criminal act?

Personally, I am not comfortable with the burka.  It is a common sight in parts of Britain these days… Read full post »

I've been thinking about the healthcare debate and how disappointing that "reform" is turning out to be.  The debate about a public option, now dead and buried, inspired me to think about how nationalized medicine has affected my life.  Twenty years ago I moved to the UK where I married a… Read full post »