Category Archives: Personal

Retailers started the holiday spending push weeks ago. Did they start too early, and do you think the extra push will work?
They are fighting against the new “normal”. One that doesn’t involved a feeding frenzy of consumerism. Starting early wont [...]

What act of kindness – big or little – has made a difference in your life?
I have had so many great mentors, strong parents, a loving wife and supportive kids that I can’t count the number of times their kindness [...]

What do you make of an ASU poll that found most Arizonans favor strong border security and a path to citizenship for immigrants who are already here?
When you talk about policy instead of politics it makes perfect sense. Arizonans don’t [...]

Did Mesa violate tattoo shop’s right to free speech by not permitting it to open?
I do not think they violated free speech rights, but I do believe that zoning in this case is weak at best. If the original zoning [...]

Will the sheriff’s assertion that he “doesn’t recall” details of a probe against several county officials help or hurt him?
It all depends on his lawyers explanation of why he has a lack of recollection. The sheriff has been dodging bullets [...]

Should public employees avoid staying in a 4-star hotel when they travel for work?
No. They should be pragmatic. If it makes sense to stay at an economy hotel they should. If it makes sense to stay at the same hotel [...]

Is there any way to curb the use of negative campaigning and “sham” candidates, or are they simply a part of elections?
Absolutely. Stop voting for any candidate that talks about their opponent instead of how they plan to solve problems. [...]