I think that overall, the position - on a whole host of issues - should always be toward inclusion and equality.

I think on a whole host of issues Washington tends to be a lagging indicator on public opinion.

Others will always seek to define you based on what they think you represent or who they think you are. But you have to be the one to control what you do and what you say and how you present yourself.

I think it's important, however, that as we again talk about the importance of free speech we make it clear that actions predicated on violent talk are not America they are not who were they are not what we do and they will be prosecuted, so I want that message to be clear also.

Let us not act out of fear and misunderstanding, but out of the values of inclusion, diversity, and regard for all that make our country great.

I like Ben Stein. I think he's funny, creative, and an insightful commentator on a host of issues.