Why we need to pass “A Woman’s Right to Know” Legislation
By Tom Quiner “What’s a fetus?” That was the question posed by the young woman to an employee of Planned Parenthood. She asked because she was six to eight weeks pregnant. Here is what Planned Parenthood told her: “The fetus is the developing embryo inside of you. But at this point, there’s nothing developed at…
Read MoreDoes Black Genocide Matter?
By Tom Quiner As seen in the Des Moines Register on February 7, 2010 One out of two African-American pregnancies end in abortion. Does it matter? I was advised by a voice I respect that I’m walking into a minefield, that perhaps a white guy shouldn’t be writing about black abortion. I drove out to…
Read MoreA Tale of Two Protests
Riots broke out in Greece as their lawmakers approved austerity cuts for their profligate government. Who are their rioters? Tens of thousands of civil servants. They turned violent in the face of cuts that will affect their pocket books. These government workers live well. After 35 years of government service, they can retire at 80…
Read MoreIs new banking regulation a good idea?
Wall Street is bad. New government regulation of large financial institutions is good. Right? Not so fast. Government’s expanded reach into our financial lives has consequences, and some of them are bad. Before we increase the power of government even more over our economic lives, I encourage you to read the guest column that follows…
Read MoreWall Street Greed: The True Consumer Advocate
By Mark Quiner Public outrage at Wall Street Banks has been apparent for more than a year. Democrats are capitalizing on this opportunity as they seek to pass a financial reform bill that increases regulations on large financial institutions. One of these key provisions being debated is to ban banks from having their own financial…
Read MoreIowa needs tax relief
As seen in the Des Moines Register March 21, 2010 I’ve enjoyed a life long love affair with Iowa. I think it’s the best place in America to live. From the beauty of our land to the down-to-earth people with good values and common sense, Iowa offers me what I want out of life. We’re…
Read MoreGrassley knows how to create jobs. Obama doesn’t.
When President Obama was sworn in as President, America’s unemployment rate was 8.5 percent. Fifteen months later, it had climbed to 10.2 percent. When President Obama was sworn in as President, Iowa’s unemployment rate was 6.2 percent. Fifteen months later, it had climbed to 7.4 percent. The President’s economic initiatives aren’t producing jobs. I wrote…
Read MoreHow to create more jobs for America
As seen in the Des Moines Register on December 13, 2009 America needs more jobs. Unemployment is killing us. I know of so many people who have lost their job and many of those still employed feel insecure. The President held a “jobs summit” to look for solutions. I don’t trust the President’s judgment when…
Read MoreDoes Obamacare require you to pay for abortions?
Yes. Despite the furious debate between President Obama and a few conscientious Democrats, like Bart Stupak, you and I are required by force of law to pay taxes that will abort babies. Despite an Executive Order to the contrary, the long anticipated dream of the Democratic Party has been realized. Tax-payer funded abortions are here.…
Read MoreWhy the Tea Party Movement exists
One simple chart from the Congressional Budget Office explains why a Tea Party Movement exists. Look at the last bar on the right. Deficit spending hasn’t inched up, it hasn’t even exploded. The operative verb is hemorrhaging. Our budget is hemorrhaging because of spending imposed on America by the Democratic Party. These are partisan deficits.…
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