Barack Obama is bright. He is charismatic. He is a great orator. He has a beautiful family. He is inspiring. He is also a good teacher, especially when it comes to how to deal with the issue of race. I think he provides an excellent blueprint for African Americans who seek leadership positions and overall [...]

One of the things that I always respected about the military was its insistence on decorum and respect. On more than one occasion, I have encountered a military man or woman who when addressing me, respectfully called me “sir.” It always sort of  jolts me at first, especially when the individual is obviously as old [...]