Mcdonald’s Didn’t Make Them Fat
I have a question for federal Judge Robert Sweet: If your own children blamed McDonald’s for making them fat, would you buy it?
I...
Prison For You, But Not For Me
Our elected officials say they are just like the rest of us. But that’s a myth.
“The king can do no wrong” is often closer...
Lawsuits Make Us Less Safe
Imagine if an evil business routinely deprived us of products that would help us live longer with less pain and more comfort. We’d be...
Are You Able to Obey This Law?
Some shortsighted employers don’t give jobs to people with disabilities, even when the disabled could do the work. Politicians thought the way to...
Big Business Loves Government
I keep reading that big business wants government off its back. But that’s a myth. Here’s the truth:
“ig business and big government prosper from...
Are Americans Cheap?
The New York Times and Washington Post editorialize about America’s “stinginess.” Former President Jimmy Carter says when it comes to helping others, “The rich...
Leave The Decadent Businessman Alone!
Dov Charney is a fast-talking 36-year-old entrepreneur whose company has a loose, sexy atmosphere. As you might guess, some former workers have sued...
White Guilt Doesn’t Help Blacks
Complaints about racism dominate the media discussion of the disparity between black and white success in America. Comedian Chris Rock captures the prevailing sentiment...
Schools Need Competition Now
This week’s back-to-school ads offer amazing bargains on lightweight backpacks and nifty school supplies. All those businesses scramble to offer us good stuff...
Smearing Education Choice
This month, papers all around America reported that according to the U.S. Department of Education, “children in public schools generally performed as well...
Religious Fanatics Terrorize American Farmers
Media coverage of environmental regulators makes them look like dispassionate scientists. But too often they are dangerous religious fanatics.
Years ago, when ranchers and...
Property Theft In America
Do you live in a blighted home in a blighted neighborhood? You might without even knowing it.
But don’t worry, your local politicians will be...
The Trial Lawyers’ “Justice” Myth
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America recently changed its name to the American Association for Justice. It may be a smart PR move, ...
Trade Restrictions Stick It To Consumers
The Washington Post wants us to think that Anita Dungey won a heroic small-business victory over big business. But all she really did was...
Myths and lies on the record
Last week, Kenneth Lay was convicted of fraud. Prosecutor Sean Berkowitz said that sent a message: “No matter how rich and powerful you are,...