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Ben S. Carson

Ben S. Carson

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Opinion Columnist — Internationally renowned physician Ben Solomon Carson, M.D. is a retired neurosurgeon, an emeritus professor of neurosurgery, oncology, plastic surgery, and pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and a Washington Times columnist. A pediatric brain surgeon who was the first to successfully separate conjoined twins joined at the head, Dr. Carson has become a popular conservative figure and leader for his views on social issues and the federal government following his speech at the 2013 National Prayer Breakfast. In 2008, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush, the highest civilian honor in the land. Dr. Carson has also received more than 60 honorary doctorate degrees and dozens of national merit citations, written over 100 neurosurgical publications, and authored six best-selling books.

Articles by Ben S. Carson

Rift Between We and They illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

BEN CARSON: The unfairness of Obamacare

Next year, when the employer mandate of Obamacare is activated, millions of Americans will be screaming in pain as their health insurance premiums skyrocket or as they lose their health insurance altogether. It will be just one more piece of the rapidly crumbling health care system that was forced upon the unsuspecting American people through political manipulation and deception.

December 9, 2014
Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

BEN CARSON: Ferguson falls victim to outside agitators, manipulators

What is difficult to understand is the benefit that the Ferguson, Missouri, community derives from burning and looting business establishments in their own neighborhoods, especially when unemployment is already a problem. In the meantime, the outside agitators in many cases are sitting in their hotel rooms sipping wine and watching the carnage on television.

December 2, 2014
Illegal Aliens and Illegal Executive Orders Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

BEN CARSON: Obama executive orders reward illegal immigration

Like millions of other Americans, I appreciate the plight of billions of people throughout the world who would like nothing more than to find themselves in the United States, where they could enjoy a much higher standard of living and wonderful opportunities for advancement. It should first be considered, however, that we have millions of people already mired in dire poverty.

November 25, 2014
Illustration on Federal spending by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

CARSON: Spending, America’s incurable disease

I have had a fulfilling career as a pediatric neurosurgeon, which unfortunately included numerous instances where worst-case scenarios played out in the operating room. Good surgeons plan ahead for these possible events so that bad outcomes are minimized.

October 28, 2014
Ebola virus Lock Down Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

CARSON: How to keep Ebola out of America

As the Ebola infection rate and death toll continue to rise rapidly on the African continent, many of us have become complacent with the measures we have taken to protect Americans from this deadly disease.

October 7, 2014
Illustration on lack of political participation posing dangers to liberty by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

CARSON: Making our voices heard

Many recent surveys indicate that the vast majority of Americans feel that our country is moving in the wrong direction.

September 30, 2014
Illustration on the curative foundation of education in a child's life by Donna Grethen/Tribune Content Agency

CARSON: Overcoming hardship to survive and thrive

We have heard much about the tragic events in Ferguson, Mo., during which a young man lost his life, a community became enraged, and many differing definitions of justice emerged. All human life is precious, and we should be concerned when any life is prematurely terminated, regardless of the circumstances.

September 23, 2014
When parents and newly adult children disagree about life choices, experts advise parents to shift to a "consulting" role to maintain the relationship, since other choices (like issuing ultimatums) can result in estrangement. (Illustration by Donna Grethen)

CARSON: A problem bigger than Ferguson

The international spotlight has recently been shining on Ferguson, Mo., after an 18-year-old black man was fatally shot by a white police officer.

August 26, 2014
Illustration on the effect of high corporate taxes by Alexander Hunter/ The Washington Times

CARSON: The patriotism of prosperity

A few weeks ago, it was quite revealing — but not surprising — to hear Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew imply that corporate America should willingly pay the highest corporate-tax rates in the world as part of its "patriotic" duty.

August 12, 2014