THE BOTTOM LINE: It's common sense

United States Supreme Court Justice William Douglas once wrote, “common sense often makes a good law.” Perhaps his assessment is true, but what is common sense? Other than two words strung together, often used to mock someone for not knowing how to change a tire or boil water, what is common sense?

THE BOTTOM LINE: A united nation remembered

It seems that today we are more divided than any other time I can remember. Divided by race, religion, political party, by the education we received or the amount of money in our accounts and by where we live.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Liberty or Security

Fifty-six, that is the number of men who gathered in the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) to sign the Declaration of Independence.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Let's Engage

If I asked you to volunteer, would you want to know more? If I said that you would be an integral part of the community, you might be interested. If I said that your opinion would have a lasting impact on the community for decades to come, you might raise your hand.