The U.S. Must Stop Undermining Israel’s War on Terrorism
President Bush acknowledges that Yasser Arafat has “failed as a leader” and recognizes that his promises to fight terrorism are nothing but empty lies. So why does his administration oppose Arafat’s elimination? If Bin Laden or Saddam Hussein were...Budget Deficits Mean It’s Time to Cut Government Spending
The Congressional Budget Office’s latest budget projections should serve as a wake-up call to fiscal conservatives in Congress and the White House. Unless they restrain spending, they’ll see budget deficits jeopardize the tax-relief agenda and imperil much...US Postal Service: A Government Protected Monopoly
If I tell you, “The check’s in the mail” you probably won’t look for it any time soon–if at all. But if I tell you I’ve sent the check via FedEx, you’ll probably plan a trip to the bank. We know we can count on private...Bring in the Legal Goons: First Tobacco, Now Fat
In Seattle, there is a popular restaurant called the 5 Spot. Its signature dish is a huge, calorie-laden dessert called The Bulge. Access to it, however, is restricted to those patrons willing to sign a waiver agreeing not to sue the restaurant for making them fat....Sins of Businessmen, Crimes of Politicians
Acts of dishonesty and fraud have no more essential connection to business activity than they do to the practice of medicine or the performance of music or to any of the arts or sciences.
Oslo Equals Mud: A Historic Failure for Peace
Ten years later, it is embarrassing to recall the elation and soaring expectations. President Bill Clinton lauded it as a “great occasion of history.” Secretary of State Warren Christopher ruminated on how “the impossible is within our reach.”...The IRS Versus The Bill Of Rights
To get an idea of what it’s like to tangle with the IRS, imagine having to fight Mike Tyson — with both hands tied behind your back. The IRS is the most feared government agency, and with good reason. Americans who run afoul of this bureaucratic behemoth...The Poverty of Nations: International Monetary Fund Socialism Run Amok
In most cases, though, the assistance hasn’t helped. Why? Largely because recipients have failed to address the main causes of their economic ruin — corruption, repressed economies, weak judicial systems and excessive state ownership of key enterprises.
