One man’s orthodoxy is another man’s heresy. That is why watching the progress and in some cases passage of “religious freedom” bills in Arizona and other states is a cause for serious concern. These bills are counterproductive to their intended … Read More
Marketplace Fairness Act Has It Backwards
I think I have come across the greatest piece of Orwellian doublespeak that I have seen in quite some time. The “Marketplace Fairness Act” is supposed to level the playing field between the traditional brick-and-mortar storefronts of the old economy … Read More
Soda Ban Leaves New Yorkers Flat
If I were a resident of the City of New York, I would be thoroughly insulted by the mayor’s latest proposal to limit soft drink cup sizes to 16 ounces. While on its face it appears to be a well-intentioned … Read More
The Balance of Power
“One side or the other has to win this argument, one side or the other will dominate.” This is a recent quote from a politician regarding his stance on partisanship and his unwillingness to work a compromise with the other … Read More
Broccoli Is a Choice, Health Insurance Is Not
Based on the recent Supreme Court arguments on healthcare, it appears that the individual mandate for the purchase of health insurance in the 2010 Affordable Care Act is headed for the scrapheap. If it is, that would essentially bring healthcare … Read More
Notes on Slacktivism
Recently there has been a great deal of discussion regarding the Kony 2012 video, both regards to the subject of the video and the problem of child soldiers in Africa and the also the issue of the efficacy of “slacktivism” … Read More