Dr Michael Hurd

Q: I think Every US citizen is entitled to inexpensive and affordable health care, including preventive care. Dental care should be considered preventive care, too. Show me a Republican who cares that my sister lost a tooth because she lost her job. A: First of all,...

In an op-ed, presidential candidate Howard Dean wrote with pride about how his small donation supporters are helping “take back our country.” Pat Buchanan used the same expression in his campaign back in 1992. However, Howard Dean is the probable nominee...

Q: You really are hard on compassionate politicians like Howard Dean and what you call “the welfare state.” These programs, like Medicare and Social Security, are in everyone’s benefit. Why oppose them? A: These programs are not in my benefit. I work...

Q: Dr. Hurd, I am sure you heard about Rush Limbaugh’s addiction and subsequent hospitalization for prescription drugs. Doesn’t this show that addictive problems are a medical disease, and that Limbaugh’s (and your own) emphasis on choice and...

“If George Bush rebuilds Iraq the way he rebuilds the United States, they’re going to lose 3 million jobs over the course of the next three years,” said Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, who’s hoping to run against President Bush next year. Clever...

President Bush, while being heckled by anti-war protesters in Australia, asked his audience how anyone can believe the world is not a better place with Saddam Hussein out of power. Good question. He asked it rhetorically, not expecting an answer. But there are...

From the Howard Dean for President website: “Repeal the Bush tax cuts, and use those funds to pay for universal health care, homeland security, and investments in job creation that benefit all Americans.” In other words: Raise taxes, nationalize medical...

In Washington D.C. right now, there’s a huge debate going on about school vouchers. Here’s the debate boiled down to its bare — and honest — essentials. The opponents of school vouchers resent the fact that some kids will end up in superior...

“Codependent” basically means taking too much responsibility for somebody else, materially and/or psychologically. It means a lack of personal boundaries, a willingness to sacrifice yourself to help somebody else (even if the sacrifice is unwanted or...

A mixed economy is when Republicans and Democrats reach an unspoken, silent agreement. The silent agreement is as follows. Republicans don’t want socialism. At the same time, they’re terrified of endorsing principles such as freedom, individual rights and...

The most common reason I hear people opposing war against Iraq — indeed, any war initiated in defense of the United States — is opposition to “violence on principle.” This is what I hear from young people particularly often: “We have no...

The best thing that could happen would be for the U.N. to reject the American/British resolution for declaring war on Iraq — provided that the U.S. follows through with war and successfully destroys Saddam Hussein and everyone associated with his regime. The...

I don’t feel safer because the United States government has issued a High Alert. I would feel safer if: The United States acted in its own interest and stopped apologizing for it. For example: if Iraq is a threat to us — then attack Iraq. Don’t...