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Voltaire is widely credited with saying, “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” This quote, whether Voltaire actually said it, is often cited by defenders of free speech. Those who write or speak popular ideas have little fear of government reprisal. But those who…
Making Judgment Illegal
The city of Frisco is considering an ordinance that will require developers to devote at least 10 percent of their land to open space and they must include at least eight amenities, such as lawn furniture and trees. Frisco Planning Manager Anthony Satarino said the reason for these changes is to keep up with the trends…
Justice Inc: A Novel has been Published
Justin Walker and Pratik Shah are the owners of Justice Inc, a business in Houston that provides intellectual bodyguard services. Traditional bodyguards protect others from physical threats. Intellectual bodyguards protect others from intellectual threats–bad ideas. Shortly after the COVID pandemic begins, Justice Inc finds itself embroiled in a battle against government officials in both the…
Is Property a Fundamental Right?
A recent article at The Hill claims that property is a fundamental right. This claim illustrates why property rights are widely attacked and violated. The article approvingly states: For liberals, property rights is a question of human rights and human decency: every human is entitled to a secure roof over their head and a plot…
Houston, We Have a (Zoning) Problem
ByjbpThe following article was published in the Spring 2009 issue of The Objective Standard. $ $ $ Houston, Texas, my hometown, is one of only two American cities with a population greater than one hundred thousand that has not imposed zoning laws on its citizens. (The other city is Pasadena, Texas, a suburb of Houston.)…