Patrick Robinson : Points of view

The Menashe family, an appreciation 15.12.2025 3:29 ↓

Jack and Linda Menashe and their large extended family of relatives, friends and seemingly everyone they ever met prove that great people are that way because they treat others with love and respect.

What's next for 60 Minutes? Here's my suggestion 07.07.2025 3:48 ↓

The settlement of the lawsuit by CBS with the Trump Administration is a travesty and a true low point for journalism. But there's a way to not only save face but use this sad turn of events to the nation's advantage.

Why Zelenskyy was concerned 03.03.2025 4:21 ↓

Some history explains why security for Ukraine matters

The democratization of media 29.07.2024 3:11 ↓

Media has been democratized but it has led to more division

The future faster 24.06.2024 3:29 ↓

Artificial intelligence is moving very quickly and we are not prepared for what it will bring. We need to be.

The punch of emotions 13.06.2024 3:40 ↓

Emotions can cement memories. That makes it your responsibility to make others feel good

The Angel Bed 26.05.2024 2:16 ↓

Each of my brothers and I slept in what our parents called The Angel Bed. It was a simple bed but we each learned a lot there.

What if we were attacked like Israel? 23.05.2024 3:37 ↓

How would the United States deal with an attack similar to the one Israel suffered?

The epidemic of wrong 29.04.2024 3:51 ↓

We all know when we are doing the wrong thing. Yet we seem to be doing more wrong things than ever before. Perhaps we need an effort to remind us to do what’s right.

The Dickhead Adjustment 12.03.2024 4:02 ↓

People intentionally behaving badly won’t change simply because we get angry and lash out.

What happened to American whimsy? 26.02.2024 3:15 ↓

Gentle humor seems to be in short supply these days

Speed kills 14.02.2024 3:29 ↓

Slow down, you move too fast

Breaking news 20.12.2023 5:10 ↓

What is value to you in breaking news? It’s way less than you might think

The journalistic standard 04.12.2023 3:13 ↓

You can easily be the victim of seeing only one side of something if you only pay attention to information you agree with

Evil must be met head on with more than just guns 19.10.2023 6:31 ↓

Empathy and compassion are the only way forward after evil is destroyed

Facebook and identity theft 16.08.2023 5:44 ↓

It’s easy to think you are not vulnerable… but you most certainly are.

Even if 03.08.2023 11:08 ↓

Mistrust is like a cancer. Sowing it is evil

Living for your cells 14.07.2023 3:19 ↓

We are a collection of many cells. You in fact are a neighborhood.

Happy birthday to me 28.06.2023 3:04 ↓

Time in life adds perspective and makes you grateful

What do you think of the police? 31.05.2023 3:24 ↓

The way we see the police is at odds with how they see themselves. The answer is more information

Yield to your right and other lessons we seem to have forgotten 17.05.2023 3:52 ↓

The government has a role to play in helping us all get along

Institutionalized lying 07.04.2023 3:10 ↓

For a democracy to function we must be able to trust what we are told

New Depression Blues 16.02.2023 5:42 ↓

I’ve been a songwriter for a long time. Not a good one mind you. But in 1982 I wrote one with my friend and brother that taught me a lot.

Stay uncertain 08.02.2023 3:31 ↓

Whatever you believe, it’s a good idea to remain unconvinced you are completely right.

Harry and me 18.01.2023 6:58 ↓

The cutting edge in the 80’s was an important time