A few months ago, the subject of sermon at the Irving Bible Church was about what are the pre-requisites to be a Christian. The pastor spoke of three criteria, two of them are easy and all Christians abide by: Believing in Jesus Christ and Accepting Him as the Son of God. It was the third, he said, is where most Christians fail. And that immediately reminded me of a quote by Mahatma Gandhi:

“Your Christians are unlike you Christ”

Jesus represented humility (Matthew...

It is a common belief that regulations and free market don't mix, and that businesses should be let free, no strings attached. Any attempt to control businesses is quickly labeled as anti-American and anti-Capitalism.

I don't agree with that rhetoric and believe that well thought out regulations founded on pragmatism can and do help the free market and the welfare of the whole nation, guaranteeing its security as well. I do not think that opposition to regulations are unwarranted, but...