by Bob Branco This is not meant to disillusion anyone who loves Walt Disney movies, but once again, the politically correct police are at it. I’m sure that most of you know the story of Snow White and the seven…
Snow White Is Under the Gun
Category: Society and Culture
Sexual Harassment – Understanding the Differences between Compliments and Advances
by Bob Branco Throughout my life, I’ve been complimented many times. People have told me what a sharp dresser I am, how good I smell, how my hair is combed, and how I look younger than my age. At the…
Is Technology Preventing Children from Being Children?
by Bob Branco I would like to tell you a quick story about a man who took a drive around town one day. He drove past some beautiful homes with large back yards. In these yards were a number of…
Should Government Ban Tackle Football in Schools?
by Bob Branco I recently learned that Massachusetts legislators are proposing a bill that will eliminate organized tackle football from children in seventh grade or lower. These legislators believe that football-related concussions originate in Pop Warner and other youth leagues.…
Gender Identity and Sports: Some New Thoughts
by Bob Branco Before I address this topic any further, let me assure you that I respect everyone, no matter what race, nationality, religious preference, sexual preference, or gender preference. We are all human beings, and are entitled to be…
A Double Standard in Music
by Bob Branco During the Christmas holiday season, a group of protesters encouraged a Cleveland radio station to stop playing “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”. Many of you are familiar with that song. It’s about a man trying to convince his…
Automation in Service Eliminates the Human Touch
by Bob Branco While checking out at a local Walmart recently, I learned that they have a self-service machine which helps customers pay for their merchandise without the benefit of human assistance. My initial reaction was that more jobs will…
Where Is Facebook Taking Us?
by Bob Branco On August 2, 2009, I joined Facebook for the first time. My goal was to make new friends, meet up with existing ones, and post beneficial information and to be as civil as possible. I sincerely hope…
Has Our Contemporary Society Gone Mad?
by Bob Branco I keep telling myself that I will not listen to talk radio as much as I used to, but when local talk host Barry Richard is on the air, I am tempted because I like his approach.…
Why Cities Have More Homeless People
by Ann Harrison Why is the rate of homelessness higher in urban areas than in rural communities? Studies show that 77 percent of the homeless population is located in large cities, whereas only seven percent of the homeless population comes…