Personal Liberty Digest

Latest From Ben Crystal December 25, 2012 My Christmas Message » When Mr. Livingston told me that I’d be leading off Personal Liberty Digest™ on Christmas Day, the only suggestion he offered involved “something short and light.” I leafed through the Bible for suitable Christmas inspiration, turning to the most Christmasy passage I could think of: Luke 2:10-14. More » Outside The Asylum “’Twas the Night Before Christmas, 2012” » In honor of the holiday, Ben Crystal provides his take on a classic Christmas poem with a political bent. We hope you enjoy it! More » Voices A Christmas Opportunity For Unity » Bitter partisan bickering over domestic policy has the potential to ruin families and friendships and make us hate complete strangers. Family members and friends may get into heated and worthless political quarrels during the holidays. A better option would be to leave the political discussions alone. More » Personal Liberty News Student Santa Suspended » A Georgia high school student was visited by police and suspended from school last week after posting on his Facebook profile: “Students of cchs ur in for a big surprise tomorrow ” He had planned to dress as Santa Claus and hand out candy. More » Exercise May Cut Heart Failure Depression » Exercise, already known to help cancer survivors feel better, may help reduce depression among heart failure patients, U.S. researchers say. More » Lesson Learned » David Fitzsimmons, The Arizona Star   Health Tips Mistletoe Not Just For Kissing Under Mistletoe is a plant that can often be found hanging around entryways and doorways during the holidays. According to Scandinavian customs, any man or woman caught under the sprig of mistletoe must kiss. The leaves and branches of this bushy plant have been used by herbalists in Europe for centuries to help treat circulatory and respiratory problems. In extract form, it’s even mentioned as a possible natural solution to attack abnormal cell growth related to certain cancers. More »