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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Secrets In The Senate
Their arrogance is stunning.
Sens. Ted Stevens (R-Alas.) and Robert Byrd (D-W.V.) are the acknowledged kings of pork-barrel spending. They bring billons of taxpayer ...
An Illegal Market That Could Save Your Life
Who owns your body? You? Or Al Gore?
Many Americans believe it is immoral, if not disgusting, to buy and sell parts of people. Al...
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, ...
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...
Think Your Cousin’s Cute? Relax
I’d always thought marrying a blood relative as close as a cousin was immoral, and certainly risky if you plan to have kids. Conventional...
Busybody Politicians, Get Off Our Backs
If you want to buy or sell foie gras in a Chicago restaurant, you’ll have to break the law. Not that this stops anyone....
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...
Getting Medical Insurance From Your Boss Is A Bad Idea
According to the new “ABC News” poll on health care, Americans are eager to have the government force employers to provide heath insurance: “Nearly...
Birdwatching, Government Style
Here’s a job that’s really for the birds: staring at dead chickens.
The job is tedious, done in unpleasant places, and largely useless. But you...