Welcome all to my blog.  I have titled this blog "Character Matters" for a couple of reasons.  You may wonder if my main point here is to blog about Character Matters or emphasize that Character Matters?  Well, I would have to say that I think both subjects will be covered here.  Let's just say that I like to talk about character matters because character matters.

When I look at any subject being debated in the media, and also in life, I always notice the manner that each person conducts their view of the issue.  Some people, when losing a debate, rely on name calling and yelling and screaming.  Sometimes the loudness in their voice is because they feel passionate about the subject, but most of the time, it is because they gave up on trying to win the argument (it now becomes an argument) and rely on name calling.  Other people discuss the issue by listening to the opposing view and then stating their side by stating examples and facts in a respectful manner.  I deal with many types of people daily, and by just talking to these people, it tells a lot about them.

A wise man, named Dennis Prager, always says, and I am paraphrasing, "I don't care if I agree with what you are saying to me, but what is most important is that what you are saying, you speak with moral clarity."  This is what this blog page is all about: Moral Clarity.  I am going to blog about many different issues, and I will try to deal with each one with moral clarity and as respectful of other views as I can be.  I judge people by their character, not their race, gender, religion, or political view.  So now, let us debate the issues!