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
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
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
Social Insurance, Private Insurance, and the Winner Is …
Pay for my own insurance? I think not! A recent poll shows that a solid majority of Americans now oppose personal savings accounts in lieu of Social Security. What this really amounts to is the following attitude: “I don’t want … Continue reading