by Peter Schwartz | Apr 14, 2006 | POLITICS
Does morality depend upon religion? Most people believe it does, which is a major reason behind the appeal of the religious right. People believe that without faith in a supernatural authority, we can have no moral values–no moral absolutes, no black-and-white... by George Reisman | Apr 13, 2006 | Free Trade, Protectionism & Tariffs
Offshoring has not resulted in a decline in the American economic system but just the opposite.
by Nicholas Provenzo | Apr 13, 2006 | POLITICS
OK, so “Cartoon Wars Part II” of Comedy Central’s “South Park” aired last night and I’m still scratching my head trying to figure out what was what. The broadcast seemingly never shows Muhammad, claiming that the scene that featured... by Nicholas Provenzo | Apr 12, 2006 | Healthcare, POLITICS
The Massachusetts law for universal healthcare is a boondoggle. Rather than admit that the problems with healthcare in America are the caused by the government’s interference with the personal choices of its citizens, the Massachusetts proposal mandates that... by John A. Charles Jr. | Apr 11, 2006 | POLITICS
The massive cost overruns on the aerial tram have been a source of much embarrassment to the Portland city council recently, but problems with the South Waterfront project go far beyond the tram. The city also has a major funding shortfall for other infrastructure... by George Reisman | Apr 10, 2006 | Immigration
The implementation of the rights both of the immigrants and of the taxpayers requires the abolition of the Welfare State.
by John A. Charles Jr. | Apr 10, 2006 | POLITICS
Last Wednesday the Bush administration announced new fuel economy standards for light trucks and SUVs. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta asserted that the new regulations, which will affect vehicles sold from 2008 to 2011, will save 10.7 billion gallons of fuel... by Amit Ghate | Apr 9, 2006 | Foreign Policy, Religion
In reacting to the Islamists’ ongoing cartoon Jihad, most commentators have focused on the issue of free speech. This is natural, and necessary, since eradication of free speech is the most immediate risk; and certainly without free speech there can be no defending... by Glenn Woiceshyn | Apr 8, 2006 | Environment
Kudos to the 60 scientists for criticizing the Kyoto Protocol as politicized science and calling for a public debate on climate science. Kyoto was a humongous fraud from its inception when power-hungry United Nations bureaucrats maliciously altered the conclusion of...
