by Thomas Sowell | Apr 22, 2008 | Economics, Education, POLITICS
Those who argue that the taxpayers should be forced to subsidize people who go to colleges and universities seldom bother to think beyond the notion that education is a Good Thing. Some education is not only a good thing but a great thing. But, like most good things,... by Thomas Sowell | Apr 21, 2008 | Economics, Education, POLITICS
A front-page headline in the New York Times captures much of the economic confusion of our time: “Fewer Options Open to Pay for Costs of College.” The whole article is about the increased costs of college, the difficulties parents have in paying those... by Dennis T. Avery | Apr 20, 2008 | POLITICS
The Earth’s warming since 1850 totals about 0.7 degrees C. Most of this occurred before 1940. The cause: a long, moderate 1,500-year climate cycle first discovered in the Greenland ice cores in 1983. The cycle abruptly raises our temperature 1 to 3 degrees C... by Steven Milloy | Apr 19, 2008 | Environment
Apparently the activists have decided that since they can’t destroy the facts, they’ll instead try to destroy anyone who dares mention them.
by Craig Biddle | Apr 19, 2008 | Environment
Because Earth Day is intended to further the cause of environmentalism–and because environmentalism is an anti-human ideology–on April 22, those who care about human life should not celebrate Earth Day; they should celebrate Exploit-the-Earth Day. As I... by Craig Biddle | Apr 18, 2008 | CULTURE
The Argument from Intimidation is the attempt to substitute psychological pressure for rational argument.
by Richard E. Ralston | Apr 17, 2008 | Healthcare
Five years ago, an expert for the British government prepared a report to recommend a plan for Britain’s National Health Service (NHS). The report was recently released to assess what has happened since. Spending has grown by 50 percent in real terms, with an... by Walter Williams | Apr 16, 2008 | Free Trade, Protectionism & Tariffs, POLITICS
Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, pandering to anti-trade activists, suggest that should they become president, they will restrict trade agreements. Before you buy into their promised paradise, there are a few trade questions you might... by Thomas Sowell | Apr 15, 2008 | POLITICS
The latest political crusade is the crusade to replace ordinary light bulbs with the new CFL light bulb that is supposed to save electricity, reducing the need for fossil fuels and helping the fight against global warming. Since crusaders seldom stop to weigh the cost...
