This week the UN may be taking a vote concerning Palestinian statehood, a general assembly vote to grant “nonmember state” observer status.  So I thought now would be a good time to attempt to offer some sense.  Yes, the WiseFather is taking on an issue of much higher difficulty than mocking the Kardashians, Justin Bieber, and the Jersey Shore (Google search term hits, FTW!).

Why take on this issue?  The marketplace of ideas needs someone to model how to take a thoughtful approach to some of these delicate topics. 
 
Let’s see, we have two historically beaten-down minority groups competing for my sympathy, and each gets some.  It’s a touchy subject. Continue reading »