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Totally Squirrelly!
By Judie Brown Last year we wrote about Peanut the squirrel and the public outcry that ensued when this animal was euthanized. Thinking the story had run its course, we moved on. But we really discounted the furor that continues to be ginned up over this little critter. A recent article explained that Mark Longo, Peanut’s owner, has filed a lawsuit arguing that Peanut was wrongly put to death....
Cheapening Real People
By Judie Brown Nathan Gray is an assistant professor of medicine and palliative care at Duke University who wrote a commentary on COVID-19 patients that reflects his distress that they are tethered to machines. Yet he presented this commentary in a comic book format....
Marshmallow Men
By Judie Brown The state of Massachusetts just enacted a tragic law that provides for the decriminalization of abortion after 24 weeks for any reason. The law also approves abortion for females who are 16 years or older. This means that teenagers can now access...
Systemic Violence Begets Hatred
We originally posted this article on August 25, 2020, but as we begin a new year, we found that the truths inside must be repeated and cannot be stated enough. By Judie Brown It has been so long since America lived through Griswold v. Connecticut, followed by Roe v....
Love Heals Man’s Murderous Hatred
This article originally appeared on September 18, 2020, but it bears repeating as we near the end of 2020. By Judie Brown Today’s world is filled with counterfeit actions and words. Some of what we witness reminds us of these words from the Catechism of the Catholic...
My Christmas Miracle
By Judie Brown This is my last commentary for 2020. It was truly a year of turmoil, unknown threats, and of course a virus and lockdowns. Clearly, we have had our share of negative news. So rather than write about another problem, I have chosen to write about my...
Bishops Dabble in Death
By Judie Brown As we have noted elsewhere, the COVID-19 pandemic has created hysteria, panic, and opportunities for what was once considered evil to be passed off as good, all under the guise of doing what is best for the majority of our human family members. Perhaps...