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Why Abbott is Wrong about Vaccine Mandates
In an executive order, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has prohibited private businesses from requiring a “vaccine passport” for employees and customers. Abbott is wrong to issue such an order. When government—at any level—prohibits private businesses from issuing a vaccine mandate, it is requiring them to disregard their own judgment. In this context, that means that…
Judging the Coronavirus Science
Government officials frequently tell us that they are “following the science.” While this may make their decisions seem objective, philosopher Ben Bayer argues that the specialized science–including medicine–don’t settle questions of value. Only the science of morality does that. If we are to move forward, we need leaders who are willing to guide their decisions…
Why Biden is Wrong about Vaccine Mandates
Biden wants to force businesses with more than 100 employees to require vaccines. Biden is wrong to issue such and order. When government—at any level—issues a vaccine mandate, it is requiring individuals to get vaccinated or else. In this context, or else means being prohibited from working for any business with 100 or more employees….
Tough Times
Tough times demand tough talkDemand tough heartsDemand tough songs Rush, “Force Ten” Tough times do demand tough talk. They demand an honest discussion of the issue at hand, all of the alternatives, and an explicit awareness of the full context. This is true of us individually and as a society. Tough times do demand tough…
Fauci Supports Dictatorship
In a recent interview, White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci made it clear that he supports dictatorship. Addressing a U.S. district court ruling that struck down travel mask mandates, Fauci said, I think it’s a bad precedent when decisions about public health issues are made by people, be they judges or what have…