Government & Law
National Service: An Immoral Ideal
This spring the President signed into law The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. You should pay special attention to…
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…
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.…
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…
National Service Bill Makes ‘Volunteerism’ Compulsory
The Harrisburg (PA) Patriot-News recently published an excellent op-ed on the national service bill by TU editor Lucy Hugel. Hugel…
Stimulus Checks vs. Our Rights
President Obama has declared that "There is no disagreement that we need action by our government, a recovery plan that…