Freedom of Association

Do Americans really cherish freedom of association? Are there any justifiable restrictions on freedom of association? In my book, any restriction on one’s right to associate freely with anyone he pleases, on mutually agreeable terms, is both offensive and a...

Who are America’s Greatest Heroes?

With the anniversary of the September 11 tragedy, Americans have remembered and lauded our fireman and police heroes, as we should. But now that the commemorative ceremonies are over, it is time to ask ourselves: who are America’s greatest heroes?These firemen...

The Trend Toward Totalitarian Government

A truly civilized, wealth-respecting world would observe capital flight and brain drains, recoil in horror and stop penalizing success. It would cut tax rates and regulation and cease calling wealth-makers as criminals who deserve a noose — or deportation. But...

Gray Davis’s Government By Smog Check

The race for governor of California has played like a choice between the lesser of two evils. But there are several reasons why Bill Simon, Jr. — whatever his flaws — will do less harm to California. Ruled by the liberal dogma of his most ardent...

Protect America: Stop Marrying Terrorists!

Here’s another item to add to Dr. Laura’s list of “10 Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives”: Stupid treachery. An alarming number of American women have ruined their lives — and threatened the lives of their fellow citizens...

Enron vs. Atlas

The hysteria over “corporate crime” is finally beginning to lead a few people back to the one source that puts this scandal frenzy in its proper perspective: Ayn Rand’s epic novel “Atlas Shrugged,” which was recently profiled in The New...

Investing: The Debt Bet

If you’re thinking of bailing out of the stock market, you’re not alone. Frantic investors are moving their money out of stocks and into bonds and money-market funds – that is, out of equity and into debt. Investing demands choosing, and, instead of...

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