Musings of a 21st-Century Pacifist is a collection of articles from the perspective of a bilingual, catholic educated, agnostic, combat veteran, pacifist, engineer and jewelry maker.
Photo: Photo by the author taken of Bogotá from the mountains to the North East
Colombia has made many changes since I lived here; however, religion and class separation remain very much the same. Published 9:56 a.m. May 16, 2013 - Comments
It is strange sometimes how our tax dollars are spent or how the public thinks they are spent. Published 11:44 a.m. May 8, 2013 - Comments
Libertarian attitudes towards regulations often endanger residents of Western states. Published 2:11 p.m. April 27, 2013 - Comments
People disagree on what an assault weapon actually is. Published 10:22 a.m. April 18, 2013 - Comments
Tonight is the season premier of Game of Thrones. Published 2:52 p.m. March 31, 2013 - Comments
Old computers can be salvaged and used again thanks to recycling. Published 2:29 p.m. March 24, 2013 - Comments
Next April 2014 Microsoft will stop supporting Windows XP. Linux works on almost any computer, even decade old ones and is free. Published 7:47 p.m. March 16, 2013 - Comments
Dehumanizing the enemy make soldiers willing to kill him. Did Southern California police use that tactic on Dorner? Published 4:52 p.m. March 4, 2013 - Comments
While many believe that Vietnam vets are likely to be homeless, drug addicts and criminals, the opposite is the truth. Published 10:00 a.m. February 16, 2013 - Comments
At the end of their arguments, most gun owners say the real reason to have a gun is that it’s in the Constitution. Published 12:26 p.m. February 7, 2013 - Comments
Mario Salazar is a combat infantry Vietnam Vet, world traveler, renaissance reconnaissance man, pacifist, metal smith, glass artisan, computer programmer and he has a Master of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering. Now retired from the Environmental Protection Agency and living ...
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“Right Angles” explores serious subjects, such as the Islamization of the Middle East and delegitimization of Israel, with humor, candor and a twist.
Why do tax shekels have to pay for hostility Israel already receives for free?
It turns out that not even Stuxnet set back the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
Stephen Hawking's decision to cancel an upcoming trip to Israel due to pressure from Palestinian academics caused a firestorm on the web
Arab societies treat their brethren with birth defects like outcasts.
Columns from Voices around the World talking about the events, people, politics and social issues that concern us wherever, and whoever, we are.
Happiness is attainable. Morning to night. I love to teach, deal with folks that have an issue and really wish to tackle it and write.
Television commentary, reviews, news and nonstop DVR catch-up.
Are there profound differences between the Left and the Right? You betcha.
Covering the world of soccer, including the World Cup, Major League Soccer, D.C. United and the English Premier League and other interesting sporting events.
Mario Salazar is a combat infantry Vietnam Vet, world traveler, renaissance reconnaissance man, pacifist, metal smith, glass artisan, computer programmer and he has a Master of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering. Now retired from the Environmental Protection Agency and living in Montgomery County, Mario will share with you his life, his thoughts, his musing on living in yet another century of change. He will also try to convey his joy of being old.