Spring 2009
The Alternative to Non-Discrimination Law
In my previous post I argued that non-discrimination laws were immoral. But you might still wonder what we can do…
To Hire, and To Befriend. Should Government Have a Say?
Fairness. Individual rights. Equality under the law. These are all things we, as Americans, and more deeply, as human beings,…
FDA Snuffs Out Safer Smoking Alternative
Millions of Americans choose to continue smoking despite known health risks. Presumably, the value they get from smoking is (rightly…
The High Cost of a Free Lunch
Congress recently approved a new budget of staggering proportions. Weighing in at $3.6 trillion, the plan provides billions in allocations…
Capitalism In Crisis?
Capitalism is in crisis, claims Richard Posner on the pages of the Wall Street Journal today. This crisis happened, he…
A Hero Speaks Up for Hedge Funds
In the past months, Washington has used its pull over and over to force businessmen to buy into its programs.…
Campus Media Response: Punishing Coal: Truly Criminal
Crime and Punishment: Jumping off the coal train, April 7, 2009 The Stanford Daily Stanford University Madame— Your article, “Crime…
Thug Rule in Washington
Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis has sparked controversy in his recent testimony to regulators. Lewis has revealed that he…
Obama, No Take-Backs
The Washington Post recently reported that the federal government has changed the rules of the $1 trillion program to relieve…
It Isn’t Easy Being Green
As people assemble on the National Mall to celebrate Earth Day today, the idea that man-made global warming is threatening our…