Commentaries and Related Writings
revised Dec. 12, 2013


The following commentaries are on a variety of subjects.  More are coming.  Although I have conservative leanings, politically I am an independent -- really a Libertarian.  My perspective is as follows:  The wacko left-wing concept is that if people are rewarded for doing bad things that they will stop doing bad things and that if people are taxed for doing good things that they will be inspired to do more good things.  The nut-case right-wing concept is that if people are punished for not being members of the right-wing that they will be inspired to become members in order to enjoy privileged class status with all its corruptions.  It should be noted that in both cases the result is a money flow towards the hierarchy of the wing.  Personally, I am inspired to avoid both as each conspires to impose stupidity upon me.

Death to Mr. S.W. Ehlse  This is a short humorous piece that relates to something all of us have experienced.  Some people are the purpetrators though and should look out -- revenge could be coming.

Offensive Sport Team Names (a satire)  This is from an email circulation. The author is unknown but was inspired by the controversy about the name of the Washington Redskins. I must add a comment that I agree that the names of some teams can be taken with offense although I do not believe any offense was ever intended. If the names of some sport teams are changed it should be a voluntary process without government intervention. So I am in favor of some name changes but I do not want to impose that. This short satire should make one think before jumping to any conclusion that the name of any sport team should be changed -- with force if necessary. I think many people should reflect and find positives rather than negatives.

Of Drones and Terrorists This piece explores the controversy concerning the use of drones and other means to kill terrorists even if those terrorists are Americans. 

A Brief Sermon on Education An education is what you earn, not what you are given.

The Quality of Students Today   Contrary to popular belief, there are still good students.  I see them -- they are in the classes I teach.

Students Page  There are some more educational commentaries including A Politically Incorrect Commencement Address under the page for my students.

Are Conservatives and Liberals Mixed Up Some interesting examples of how each is the other.

Election of 2000 Contrary to popular belief, the system actually worked in Florida.

Collapsing the Conspiracy Myths about the World Trade Center Collapse   This is a brief review of the "documentary", 9/11 Mysteries. I found the conspiracy theories to be bogus.

A Mathematical Analysis of the Collapse of the World Trade Center  This is an examination of the physics concerning a collapsing building.  A simple model is used to show that the collapse of the twin towers was the result of normal physics and that explosives were not necessary.

Who are Those Denied the Right to Vote?  This explores the myths of a passionate issue.

Salary Myth Concerning Women I explore this controversial topic and illustrate that the common interpretation is wrong while pointing to the real issue.  I point to numerous ways in which people are deceived and encourage all to think.  The following link is to an excellent Wall Street Journal article that makes some of the same points that I do concerning "equal" pay for women.  http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304198004575172382976442708.html.  Another interesting and very related piece in the Wall Street Journal (April 12, 2011) by even a female author is "There is No Male-Female Wage Gap" http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704415104576250672504707048.html.

Political Correctness versus Freedom  for details and a general discussion of the absurd concept known as political correctness.

The Real Offense  This piece examines the issues surrounding the Judge Sonia Sotomayor quote concerning white males.  It should not be taken as offensive.  But the concept that offense should be taken is offensive.

Evolution is Creation  This short essay points out a number of factors that both sides should be aware of and shows that Creation is not wrong but that evolution is a necessary component of Creation.

Parable of Grog and Zog This is a link to a short audio clip of commentator Dan Carsen discussing the Parable of Grog and Zog as it relates to those who try to make religion supreme over Nature.  This is thought provoking -- do we work together because it is in our self interest or do we work together only because of religion?  Would the world really degenerate into chaos without religion?  I believe in Nature over religion so I really enjoyed this piece.

Foreclosure Discrimination?  This is a commentary I wrote concerning an article in the Washington Post.  It is the classic example of why people rightly complain that the press has a leftist (or is it wrongist?) bias.

Mindless Rage Against BP  In relation to the oil rig disaster in the Gulf this commentary was inspired by an apparent boycott at the BP station where I buy gasoline each week and continue to buy.  It is another example of sheeple not thinking or knowing what they do.

Lessons from a Tragic Death The tragic shooting of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, FL on Feb. 26, 2012 by George Zimmerman was the result of a number of lessons that never seem to be learned.

You are invited to visit my main web page at http://www.kennethkuhn.com . There is a variety of material there - mostly information for my electrical engineering students, pictures and stories of my cats, and my writings against socialism.