In March, the government began forcing businesses to close in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Not surprisingly, unemployment has soared, and many businesses are threatened with extinction. Equally unsurprising is government’s response–throw money at the victims it created. Government will soon be sending individuals money and providing loans and other financial…
In normal times, it seems to be a national pastime to criticize and castigate businessmen. But these aren’t normal times, and many are beginning to realize the important role that businessmen play in our lives. Without businessmen, most of us wouldn’t have a job. And without a job, we wouldn’t be able to pay the…
The values that human life requires are not simply laying around for us to pick up. They must be produced. Food must be grown, harvested, processed, and shipped to our grocer. Shelter must be built, and that requires countless industries and tradesmen. We can’t survive without consuming values, and we can’t consume values that haven’t…
On March 25, the Austin Police Department (APD) issued a statement that declared that Austin’s “Stay Home, Work Smart” order “is NOT a mandatory lock down.” By implication, that which is not mandatory is voluntary. Indeed, the statement goes on to say that APD’s goal is to gain voluntary compliance. However, APD then declares, “if…
According to Gallup, America’s trust in the federal government has steadily declined over the past fifty years. In May 1972, 70 percent of Americans had a “great deal” or a “fair amount” of trust that the federal government could successfully deal with domestic problems. In September 2019, that number had dropped to 50 percent. Yet,…
To stop the spread of the coronavirus, governments across the nation have closed businesses and ordered citizens to stay at home except for “essential” business or activities. Gatherings of more than ten people or being within six feet of another person in public is now illegal in many jurisdictions. Freedom of trade, freedom of movement,…
This morning, Harris County Judge Lina Hildago ordered all residents of the county to stay at home unless they have her permission to leave. Of course, Hildago didn’t have the intellectual honesty to put it that way. Instead, she justified her dictatorial mandate by claiming that it will save lives while ignoring the number of…
With the hysteria over COVID-19 increasing daily, a growing number of individuals around the world are demanding that governments do more to stop the pandemic. Many governments are responding by quarantining those who test positive for the virus. Italy has suspended all sporting events until April 3. While these measures may make some people feel…
After voting on Super Tuesday, Bernie Sanders told reporters that he was building a broad coalition fighting for justice. Such words are common for Leftists, and the gullible find them inspiring. But Sanders is not fighting for justice. He is on a crusade for injustice. Justice is the virtue of granting to individuals that which…
“Progressives” who support a woman’s freedom to choose abortion to end an unwanted pregnancy often call themselves “pro-choice.” However, as is often the case with “Progressives, this self-assigned label is inaccurate and misleading. In fact, on many issues “Progressives” are vehemently anti-choice. A choice is the act of selecting from two or more alternatives. In…
In the previous three posts, we have examined the fear many Texans have of the Californiazation of their state. While there is some legitimacy to this concern, it doesn’t address the fundamental issue. California is being destroyed because most Californians believe it proper and just to impose the values of the majority upon individuals. As…