Alternatives to Incarceration and The Costs of Crime
For more than two centuries, the political left has been preoccupied with the fate of criminals, often while ignoring or downplaying the fate of the victims of those criminals. So it is hardly surprising that a recent New York Times editorial has returned to a...William F. Buckley, Jr.: The Witch-Doctor is Dead
Buckley, more than anyone else, is responsible for subverting the “conservative movement,” turning it into its current, depraved status as the anti-reason, anti-man, welfare-statist “religious right.”
Subprime Meltdown and Project Lifeline: Collaboration or Intimidation?
Since the subprime meltdown began, the Bush administration has pledged to act to prevent foreclosures–but without interfering in the market or bailing anyone out. How is this possible? The administration’s answer: by “facilitating” what it...Liberty versus Socialism
A fortnight ago, I wrote about Mississippi Legislature House Bill 282 that would have imposed fines or revoked licenses of food establishments that served obese people. Fortunately, the measure died in committee. State Rep. Ted Mayhall, one of the bill’s...Rescuing the Rust Belt
It is fascinating watching politicians say how they are going to rescue the “rust belt” regions where jobs are disappearing and companies are either shutting down or moving elsewhere. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is being blamed for the...An Open Letter to America’s Students–Will “Atlas Shrugged” Change your Life Forever?
Some 95% of my students report that “Atlas Shrugged” is the best book they’ve ever read. No book that I’ve taught comes remotely close to fostering a more robust exchange of ideas in the classroom.
