People might ask you, “What would you do if you were in my situation?” If you have an answer, fine. But be careful not to accept the premise of the question. The premise of the question is that you would, … Continue reading
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
“It’s Mine”
“I have always voted for Chavez, but he wants a dictatorship like Cuba. I don’t want the government to take my small house. It’s mine.” I know we’re all trained to condemn selfishness, but this man (a voter in Venezuela) … Continue reading
They Think They’re Clever
The more gullible someone is, the more foolish they think you are.
The Heavy Lifters
In any society, there are those who do the heavy lifting. They’re always the minority. And, they’re not motivated by concern for all; they’re motivated by self-interest. They might (or might not) care about concern for all, but in all … Continue reading
The Weather
We’re told that there’s scientific proof of global warming. A majority of Americans, from what I can see, have bought into it. Stand back and think about this. We’re told that the weather can be forecast decades and centuries ahead. … Continue reading
There Ought to be a Law
I heard that Massachusetts is trying to pass a law against spanking children. It seems ridiculous, but given that this state gave us Mitt Romney, anything is possible. I don’t approve of spanking children, because I see no reason to … Continue reading
Disagreement Is Lethal
People scratch their heads in amazement, and wonder why a Western woman who teaches kids in a Muslim country gets prison and the threat of lashings–merely for naming a teddy bear Mohammed? I scratch my head in amazement, too–over the … Continue reading
Universal Health Scare
An increasingly popular argument in favor of socialized medicine goes like this: “If universal health care works for the elderly under Medicare, then why not for the rest of us?” If that’s true, then the Democratic nominee for President should … Continue reading
Thank You
Most are thankful to God. I am thankful to man — specifically, to those individuals who (over the centuries) have created the countless things I need for survival and enjoyment: automobiles, plumbing, mass produced food, medicine, electricity, computers, televisions … … Continue reading
The Competent Character
Q: Can a person be lacking in character and strong in competence? A: In certain respects, yes; but ultimately, no. Ultimately, low character will drive out and undermine competence. Imagine you have a car mechanic, or some other service professional, … Continue reading
Target: Justice
Even our normally soft-on-criminals media and political elite are having a hard time with this one. The prisoner who got free and shot the courtroom judge in Atlanta was not merely attacking a judge; he was attacking our entire legal … Continue reading
Minor Adults, Major Crimes
Drawing the line on the death penalty. What is the line? Many will argue, “You have to draw the line somewhere.” Why is this? The only line to be drawn is between acceptable and unacceptable behavior. Initiating violence against another, … Continue reading