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When All You have is a Hammer
When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. In other words, if you have only one tool, you try to use it for everything. In part, this adage explains government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Government has only one tool—force. Every tool has a proper use. A screwdriver is great for…
Principles and Pragmatism
San Antonio is considering new regulations for short-term rentals (STRs). Unfortunately, some STR owners welcome the new regulations. For example, Jim Smith, who owns five STRs, supports the regulations because of financial concerns. He believes that those who aren’t paying the city’s hotel tax have an unfair advantage, and he wants that to change. This…
We Don’t Need the FDA
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Property Rights without Morality
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