China’s Gymnastic Gulag
I always enjoy watching the Olympic games. I enjoy the stories of the athletes’ determination, the hard work and mental focus they devote to reaching their goals. But this year, that enjoyment has been marred by a disturbing note. During the first week of...Why “Debt Forgiveness” is a Bad Idea: Punishing Producers and Rewarding Moochers and Looters
Among some government officials and certain members of the financial press, the idea of debt forgiveness is in vogue. Many specious arguments have been made by an assortment of different groups who believe debt forgiveness is the financial panacea that will begin an...The Olympic Games Celebrate the Mind
Here I stand at the first great climax of my life. I, Dicon of Athens, wait in this grand stadium beside the river Alpheus.I am the proud progeny of my city’s dedication to the perfection of mind and body, and gathered around me are athletes from all the Greek...Will A Right To Prescription Drugs Kill Both The Sick And the Healthy?
Al Gore promised to provide prescription drugs “coverage for all” American senior citizens if elected president. Democrats applauded, and Republicans timidly committed to a plan that makes “coverage … available for all seniors.” What would...One Solution for Education’s Woes: Home Schooling
To counteract the damage caused by Progressive Education, Woiceshyn put together a rigorous program of core academic subjects designed to motivate learning, build a solid foundation of essential knowledge and basic skills, and train logical thinking.
