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Articles by Richard Odom
Are We Normalizing Unethical Behavior in Law Enforcement?
Share and speak up for justice, law & order... Law enforcement officers confront ethical challenges daily. These decisions shape careers. Some uphold integrity, while others compromise their morals. Ethics in policing isn’t abstract—it defines reputations and trust. A career can end with just one wrong decision. Yet, the question remains: Are we normalizing poor ethics and unacceptable behavior within law enforcement? The erosion of ethics is not instantaneous.
Living in the Shadows of Bipolar One Disorder
Share and speak up for justice, law & order... Life’s journey presents challenges; for those with Bipolar One Disorder, it’s a relentless obstacle course. I spent much of my life unaware of my struggle. Life felt chaotic, isolating, painful—I assumed this was normal. My diagnosis of Bipolar One Disorder finally came in the fall of 2024. Then, at 53, I carried considerable past trauma, much stemming from an undiagnosed condition. Reflecting this disorder controlled my existence.
What Does Your Algorithm Say About You?
Share and speak up for justice, law & order... In a world dominated by technology, algorithms are omnipresent, yet often invisible forces shaping our daily experiences. From the music we stream to the news we consume, these intricate formulas curate our digital lives. But have you ever stopped to ask: What does your algorithm say about you? This question struck me as I scrolled through my single social media account—a channel I maintain for entertainment and distraction.
Have We Strayed From ‘We the People’?
Share and speak up for justice, law & order... Has the United States drifted from the founding principles embodied in “We the People”? Political corruption appears so pervasive that it risks becoming normalized within the system. Recent scandals have cast doubt on the integrity of elected officials, raising concerns about whether they truly serve the public or are driven by personal financial gain.
The Troubling Rise of ‘Suicide Pods’
Share and speak up for justice, law & order... As I recently read about the advent of 3D-printed “suicide pods” potentially being introduced in Switzerland, I couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of unease. These devices, designed to facilitate assisted suicide with unprecedented ease, symbolize a disturbing shift in our society’s approach to mental health and human connection. For many years, I’ve grappled silently with mental illness. I concealed my struggles, fearing judgment and misunderstanding.
Recruitment Begins With Leadership
Share and speak up for justice, law & order... The recent recruiting crisis in law enforcement has occurred from a wide variety of reasons.
Freedom Is Not Free
Share and speak up for justice, law & order... “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.” ― Ronald Reagan In recent years, our beloved country has seen massive amounts of damage done to our society.
Standard Management Options for Rosacea, Part 2: Options According to Subtype
The management of rosacea should be tailored to address the individual signs and symptoms of each patient and often may be keyed to subtypes and levels of severity while noting that patients often experience more than one subtype concurrently.1 Using the standard grading system, primary features of each subtype are graded as mild, moderate, or severe (grades 1–3, respectively), and most secondary signs and symptoms are graded as simply present or absent (Tables 1–4, PLEASE REFER TO THE PDF TO...
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