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The 500-Pound Government Monkey
The "war on poverty," through its unintended consequences, is the enemy of the poor and, in fact, is a 500-pound government monkey sitting on the backs of the poor. (Mon, 3 Mar 2008)
Cut It Out (Government Spending, That Is)
It should come as no surprise that the politicians in Sacramento are resorting to the usual tricks to try to paper over the growing budget gap for another year without doing anything to solve the underlying problem: runaway spending. It is time that Californians and their elected representatives undertake a serious reevaluation of the proper role of government. Government has simply gotten too big and too intrusive. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008)
The Eminent Domain Battle
When the possibility of more revenue comes politicians' way, they will do just about anything to grab citizens' wallets or their private property. Most confiscations nowadays have nothing to do with community projects. Luckily, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and other property rights groups have qualified a ballot initiative to curb eminent domain abuses. Scheduled for the June primary election, Prop. 98 will prohibit the taking of any private property in California for private use under any circumstances. (Mon, 18 Feb 2008)
New Laws Are No Substitute for Individual Responsibility
It is understandable that individuals sometimes are frustrated and feel a sense of helplessness after being victimized by an unscrupulous merchant. The temptation to lash out with any expedient, such as a new law, to punish the scoundrel is also understandable. But would such a new law solve the problem, or even accomplish any good at all? Realistically, that law would only result in higher prices, higher taxes, and less freedom. Even worse, you can bet that those same crooked merchants would be in the forefront of lobbying efforts to influence the details of the law. The best, most effective option for everyone remains personal responsibility. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008)
Republicans Are the Health of the StateWhy have many conservative intellectuals and commentators tolerated all the recent social spending, gun control, meddling in education, violations of civil liberties and high taxes and debt? One reason: War. Libertarians, however, recognize that the problems with big government at home also apply to big government abroad, and that a free country with a constitutionally limited government is incompatible with perpetual war and global empire. (Thu, 7 Feb 2008)
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