Scott Rifkin, MD, Author at JMORE

Dr. Scott Rifkin: Politically Incorrect

by Scott Rifkin, MD | Dec 11, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Publisher's Note

The right-wing cable pundits have convinced large swathes of the population that hate is OK if you justify such ideologies as a holy war against political correctness. It is OK to hate black people, immigrants, women, Jews, gays if you accuse anyone who calls you out...

American Greatness

by Scott Rifkin, MD | Nov 13, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Publisher's Note

It’s the morning after the presidential election when I write this commentary. I don’t know yet who won. Hopefully, by the time you read this, you’ll know what I do not. Is our four-year foray into isolationism and divisiveness over? Do I have to listen to the smarmy...

An Invitation to Today’s World

by Scott Rifkin, MD | Sep 3, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Publisher's Note

Dear Readers, I have been struggling with what I wanted to write about this month. The editors always want me to discuss the contents of the edition and I always want to discuss social issues. Since I’m the boss, I usually win. I was about to cave in and discuss this...

Don’t Miss This Moment

by Scott Rifkin, MD | Jul 30, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Publisher's Note

Dear Readers, Last week, I got to visit my two grandchildren. One is aged two and the other just a month old. The logistics of being able to see them safely was not easy but I will not bore the readers with the details. I watched the two-year-old play. The dialogue in...

It Would be Easy

by Scott Rifkin, MD | Jun 3, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Publisher's Note

It would be easy to blame the rioting in American cities on the rioters. It would be easy to match rioting with unbeatable force. It would be easy to ignore the issues that are dividing us in this country. It would be easy to ignore the social issues that bring pain...