One of the most common arguments against free market capitalism is, “If government doesn’t step in, the robber barons will take over.” “Robber barons” refer to the kinds of companies who supposedly wield unfair power over others. But exactly how … Continue reading
Should government be involved in a “drug war” to protect people from themselves, i.e. their own drug abuse? Most assume that it’s not even a question. But consider some of the costs of this drug war. Drug Enforcement Administration [DEA] … Continue reading
Pope Francis will hold a private meeting with Fidel Castro during his visit to Cuba later this month if the former president’s health allows it, according to three Vatican officials with knowledge of the matter. [Bloomberg News and Newsmax.com 9/10/15] … Continue reading
I published this article at DrHurd.com on 9/12/01, under the title “9/11: The Day America Grew Up.” Let’s hope this is what future historians write about yesterday’s events. If not, we won’t be here—and won’t deserve to be: September 11, … Continue reading
If poll numbers are right, Donald Trump is having an impact, and could even conceivably become president. Polls are showing him increasingly ahead among Republicans, and even having a shot at beating Hillary Clinton or whomever the Democrats end up … Continue reading
“All greatness of character is dependent on individuality. The man who has no other existence than that which he partakes in common with all around him, will never have any other than an existence of mediocrity.” — James Fenimore Cooper
Hillary Clinton promises to jail employers who engage in “wage theft.” Wage theft. What could possibly justify that? It sounds like taking wages away from innocent, hard-working people, brazenly stealing their hard earned property. Should people guilty of “wage theft” … Continue reading
A Muslim flight attendant says she was suspended by ExpressJet for refusing to serve alcohol in accordance with her Islamic faith. In a bid to get her job back, Charee Stanley filed a discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity … Continue reading
A colleague of mine who ran an outpatient substance abuse program once said to me, “Shame is the root of all these addiction problems. Scratch the surface, and you’ll find shame. And the problems created by the substance abuse just … Continue reading
If I were to approach a person on the street and list off traits like “doesn’t drive,” “needs food prepared,” “needs help with the remote control,” “needs people to bring her beverages,” “has trouble remembering things,” and “doesn’t pay her … Continue reading
A federal judge has ordered a defiant Kentucky clerk to jail after she refused to issue marriage licenses to gay couples. U.S. District Judge David Bunning told Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis she would be jailed until she complied with … Continue reading
In my home state of Delaware, legislators are up in arms because it was recently discovered that we “don’t regulate dog care facilities.” The question being debated on local talk radio is whether dog care facilities should be regulated like … Continue reading