“Sudden Spike in Violent Crime Across US Raises Alarm.” So go the recent headlines. A city-by-city look shows: In Baltimore, shootings are up 82.5 percent, or nearly double from last year, the Baltimore Brew reported. In Chicago, there have been … Continue reading
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
Low Self-Esteem at Colleges (Even Harvard): What’s Going On?
I just read a fascinating article by a university professor in the humanities. He goes by the pseudonym of Edward Schlosser and the article is entitled, “I’m a liberal professor, and my liberal students terrify me.” [vox.com 6/3/15] It’s a … Continue reading
Truth and Error (Jefferson)
It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself. — Thomas Jefferson
Is Bruce / Caitlyn Jenner Happy?
A friend and reader of mine asks: I’m accepting of people’s sexuality, but Bruce Jenner… There’s something psychologically off with him, right? He revealed his new self today, and it just seems fishy to me. I don’t believe he’s actually … Continue reading
Earth to Chris Cuomo: “Hate Speech” Still IS Speech
Freedom of speech either is protected under the First Amendment; or it isn’t. The moment government begins to define acceptable and unacceptable types of speech, for strictly emotional reasons, is the moment that free speech is over. At root, freedom … Continue reading
Why Repealing the Patriot Act Won’t Fix America
The debate over the extension of the Patriot Act reminds one of the debate over immigration. It’s filled with false alternatives. The debate over immigration offers two false alternatives. One, immigrants are the lifeblood of a country. Two, immigrants are … Continue reading
Hillary Clinton Loves the Bible
Last year, The New York Times Sunday Book Review asked former Secretary of State and (now) Democratic candidate for President, Hillary Clinton: If you had to name one book that made you who you are today, what would it be? … Continue reading
Why Are U.S. Schools Mediocre? Ask the Kids
Sent from a reader, published at upworthy.com This is not news: America does pretty badly when it goes up against other countries academically. This is true even if we take it one state at a time—no single state, no matter … Continue reading
Bernie Sanders’ Socialism In One Lesson
Socialist and Democratic candidate for President Bernie Sanders: You can’t just continue growth for the sake of growth in a world in which we are struggling with climate change and all kinds of environmental problems. All right? You don’t necessarily … Continue reading
Are You Listening, Obama? (James Madison)
In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself. — James Madison
Al Franken’s Plans for the Mental Health of America
The following is from “Jails are no substitute for a mental health system,” an article by Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), published at thehill.com 5/20/15: Using our criminal justice system as a substitute for a fully … Continue reading
Why Social Security is Not a “Promise” to Citizens
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, one of many Republicans running for president, was recently asked about his change in position on raising the age of Social Security benefits to 70 for people currently 55 or older. Huckabee said in 2011 … Continue reading