Deciding who needs what…my latest Greenville News column.

Deciding who needs what can be risk business! http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20130203/OPINION/302030022/Ed-Leap-Deciding-who-needs-what-can-risky-business What do you need?  It’s an interesting question, much discussed in the wake of the current gun debate.  I frequently hear this statement:  ‘no one needs a rifle with a magazine … Continue reading

Evil is restrained by the courage of armed citizens

Here’s my column in today’s Greenville News. ‘Evil is restrained by the courage of armed citizens.’ http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20130113/OPINION/301130016/Ed-Leap-Evil-restrained-by-courage-armed-citizens?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Making   Despite the assertion that gun-owners like me are dangerous Neanderthals, we do have a few good points to make in the current debate.  … Continue reading

Mandatory flu vaccination for medical staff: a physician’s objection

Dear readers, Below is a letter from one of my dearest friends to his hospital administration.  This year, the administration has mandated Influenza vaccination.  Short of a few accepted exemptions, it is a requirement for continued medical staff participation by … Continue reading