Archive - Richard Land
Critical Vote on Senate Health Care Bill This Weekend
Dear Friends:
Tomorrow, the Senate is scheduled to cast a critical vote that would begin debate on a 2,074-page health care reform bill that includes federal funding of abortion as part of a government takeover of health care. more »
By Richard Land - Nov 20, 2009
Topic: Family, Living, Finances, Health, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Healthcare
Wellness Should be at the Core of Health Care Reform
While the House of Representatives has passed a bill promoting its own version of health care reform (at least the version that a razor thin majority embrace), what reform really looks like is still being debated. more »
By Richard Land - Nov 10, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Healthcare, Legislation, National
Bad Ideas Have Bad Consequences
While Richard Land has admitted some of his analogies between Nazi Germany and proposed elements of health care reform were “imprecise,” he is certain there are connections to be made between some ideas under discussion in the health care reform debate today and some underlying philosophies held by the Germans and others, particularly American eugenicists, in the first half of the 20th century. more »
By Richard Land - Oct 20, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Healthcare, , Legislation, National
No Presidential Hello for Dali Lama
While President Barack Obama humbly received news that he would be awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize recently, he decided to put off a meeting with the Dali Lama this week. more »
By Richard Land - Oct 13, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty, Issues,
House Uses Troops as Pawns to Pass Hate Crimes Bill
Dear Friends:
Congress has stooped to a new low. In a show of political power over principle, a majority in the House of Representatives hijacked a troops-funding bill last week as a vehicle to advance hate crimes legislation. more »
By Richard Land - Oct 12, 2009
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty
Last Chance to Stop Hate Crimes Bill!
Dear Friends:
The House of Representatives is voting this morning on final passage of the Hate Crimes bill.
If you oppose this bill, which provides special federal protections for homosexuals that most others do not have, I encourage you to call your congressman right now. more »
By Richard Land - Oct 8, 2009
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, , Legislation, Religious Liberty
Window of opportunity to thwart Iran’s intentions is closing fast
The window of opportunity to take action is closing fast. Delays will only encourage Iran’s recklessness, weaken the resolve of the international community and allow Russia and other oil-starved nations to continue to enable Iran and her terrorist lackeys to become ever more dangerous threats. more »
By Richard Land - Sep 29, 2009 - (3)
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty, War
Protect Life in Health Care Reform
Dear Friends:
The Senate Finance Committee is currently mixing together the ingredients of Sen. Max Baucus’ (D-MT) health care reform bill. The Baucus plan is a prescription for health care disaster. more »
By Richard Land - Sep 28, 2009
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Life, Abortion, End-of-Life Issues, Citizenship, Healthcare, Legislation
Illegals and Health Care–Who Should Be Covered?
Several faith groups, insisting that health care is a human right, are saying access to the care is a "moral and spiritual imperative," particularly for those who are not American citizens. more »
By Richard Land - Sep 22, 2009 - (13)
Topic: Citizenship, Healthcare
Land: AARP Doesn’t Speak for Me
While saying it has not endorsed any health care reform legislation, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has launched a campaign to debunk a "tsunami of rumors, myths, fear-mongering and misinformation about the proposals" addressing health care and insurance. more »
By Richard Land - Sep 16, 2009 - (8)
Topic: Citizenship, Healthcare