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Parker Snider

Philosopher kings on the Supreme Court usurp Congress and the people. Again.

According to ancient Greek philosopher Plato, it is the great thinkers, or philosophers, who are best suited to govern society. Dubbed “philosopher kings” they use wisdom, Plato says, to determine how society should operate. Ours is not a country governed by philosopher kings. The Founding Fathers, instead, predicated our government as one of the people. … Continued

Parker Snider

June 19, 2020

Opinion

Amendment One post-mortem: Idealism trumps reality

The failure of Amendment One is a story of idealism trumping reality. On Tuesday, residents of Alabama denied Amendment One. The constitutional amendment, which would have shifted the State Board of Education from popularly elected positions to ones appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate, received a “YES” vote from only 25 … Continued

Parker Snider

March 5, 2020

Opinion

Why limited government conservatives should participate in the Census

It’s Sept. 5, 2020. You, like most of Alabama, have been waiting months for this day. As summer slowly faded into autumn, the cool evenings punctuating the still-stifling afternoons, you took heart knowing the long months of faint interest in the NBA and baseball were almost gone. Today, after all this time, the drought is … Continued

Parker Snider

July 25, 2019

Opinion

It’s time for an appointed State School Board in Alabama

A new plan by Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh and Gov. Kay Ivey seeks to replace a group of elected positions, those of the State School Board Members, to positions appointed by the governor and confirmed by the State Senate. Though it will be first voted on by the Legislature, it must ultimately be approved … Continued

Parker Snider

May 22, 2019

Opinion

What is abortion, really?

A battle over abortion is raging around us and more and more states are taking their stand. Some states, like New York and Virginia, seem intent on abolishing any limitations to the practice. Others–red states like Kentucky, Mississippi, and now Alabama–appear resolved to end legalized abortion within their borders. In the midst of this reality, … Continued

Parker Snider

April 2, 2019