Stefen Smith
Ayn Rand: Decide for Yourself
In evaluating Ayn Rand, as with any subject, it is important for us to make our own decisions regarding the…
Bailing Out Debtor States is Morally Bankrupt
When we move beyond the economic details, the Greek bailout boils down to a question of moral principle: should the…
Hate Crimes Legislation Unmasks Blind Justice
Of course we should all be opposed to racial prejudice, especially to crimes committed on the basis of such prejudice.…
A Proper Response to Joseph Kony Requires Independent Judgment, not Groupthink
Before people criticize those who support Kony 2012 in response to social pressure, they should ask themselves if they adhere…
Ron Paul Lacks the Principles Needed to Defend Freedom
At first glance, the Ron Paul movement appears to be a step in the right direction for freedom. But does…
The Right to Light: Don’t Let Washington Ban the Incandescent Bulb
The motive behind the [light bulb] ban exhibits the same collectivist paternalism seen in Anthem. As a consequence, the ban…
Restore the Separation of State and School
When government involves itself in the production of knowledge, it curtails both our liberty to express our beliefs and our…
Is There an ‘I’ in Team?
The world celebrates sports, particularly team sports. Soccer matches are so contentious in Europe that it’s not uncommon for…
Can We Revive the American Dream through Majority Rule?
The Occupy Wall Street protesters claim that the American Dream has been hijacked by the financiers of Wall Street and…