It’s the 16th anniversary of 9/11. What’s the best possible memorial to those who perished that day? How about celebrating and upholding the separation of church and state? Yes, it’s politically incorrect. While liberals and leftists used to stand firmly … Continue reading
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
It Takes a Hurricane
Before the age of capitalism, technology and the much hated “materialism”, human beings lived in an age of Nature. The constant struggle in the age of Nature was for survival. From the caves to the covered wagons, people did everything … Continue reading
What’s So Great About Diversity?
I recently ran across an article titled, “Diversity is Becoming a Form of Worship”. It got me thinking: Is diversity even a value? The question is a trap. If you say “yes”, then you’re along for the nauseating ride of … Continue reading
How to Eliminate Free Speech in One Short Argument
“Of course we have a First Amendment. We’ll always have a First Amendment. But surely you don’t believe HATE speech is protected by the First Amendment? You don’t endorse hate speech, do you?” “Well, no, I don’t endorse hate speech … Continue reading
America Last?
Things are so backwards and lost in America. Case in point: The “America First” amendment — introduced by GOP Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky — would have offset the House-passed $7.85 billion aid package while providing an additional $2.5 billion … Continue reading
The National Debt is Literally Insane
“Trump, siding with Democrats, agrees to 3-month debt-limit rise”. Evading the national debt is mental illness at best, and suicidal negligence at worst. Think about it. If raising the national debt just a couple of more trillion this year, and … Continue reading
The Real Issue About DACA Nobody’s Discussing
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Thursday that the Trump administration would rescind former President Obama’s Deferred Action for Children Arrivals (DACA) executive action. Republicans and Democrats — from Paul Ryan to Hillary Clinton to Barack Obama — all call it … Continue reading
Don’t Celebrate Labor Day…Celebrate Human Mind Day
Here it is, Labor Day 2017. Most take it for granted that without the labor movement, we would all be slaves working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s naive and ignorant to assume such a thing. Think … Continue reading
Anti-Fascists Against Free Speech…It’s Insane!
Is there such a thing as good violence and bad violence? In a sense, yes. Violence in self-defense against the already violent (or those who credibly threaten violence) can arguably be considered good violence. But the initiation of violence is … Continue reading
He’s Not Wrong (Shelley Berman)
“As a culture I see us as presently deprived of subtleties. The music is loud, the anger is elevated, sex seems lacking in sweetness and privacy.” — Shelley Berman Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” … Continue reading
Why It’s Sneaky and Dishonest to Proclaim You’re Against “Hate”
I don’t know about you. But I’m sick and tired of hearing people who say, “I’m against hate. Hate will never win.” And so forth. It’s not that I’m in favor of hate. Actually, I’m neither in favor of — … Continue reading
Price Gouging Saves Lives (Insert Deep Breath Here)
Everyone is virtue-signaling about how awful oil companies are to raise gas prices in flooded Texas. Here’s my response to a reasonable, good friend on Facebook: Bryan, that’s not how markets work. As demand goes up or supply goes down, … Continue reading