“…But how is this legal plunder to be identified? Quite simply. See if the law takes from some persons what belongs to them, and gives it to other persons to whom it does not belong. See if the law benefits one citizen at the expense of another by doing what the citizen himself cannot do… Read More
Original Intent Protects Liberty and Justice for All
February 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Libertarians have a pretty good track record when it comes to staying true to the intended meaning of the Constitution. But some big-time libertarian scholars seem to get off track, as Damon Root demonstrates in this article. In McDonald v. Chicago, its landmark 2010 decision striking down that city’s handgun ban, the U.S. Supreme Court… Read More
Rule of Law is the Foundation of American Exceptionalism
January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Vice President Joe Biden has a very colorful history when it comes to public statements. When he opens his mouth, it is impossible to know what may come out. From F-bombs to irrational rants, he usually brings some entertainment and spontaneity. Sometimes he will speak the truth in a way that is certain to make… Read More
Behold…Government is Not the Savior
December 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I live in Virginia, in a county right next door to Congressman Gerry Connally’s district. He is one of the long-time promoters of a government scheme that has paid him huge dividends at the expense of local, state, and national taxpayers. He has been on the take through actual paychecks and campaign contributions, and that… Read More
NDAA The Devil is in the Discretion
December 22, 2011 By 1 Comment
A friend of mine suggested I look more closely at Andrew McCarthy’s opinions on this issue. McCarthy has written at National Review Online, responding to Judge Andrew Napolitano and Rand Paul. The opposing sides of this issue disagree on whether there is any legitimate threat to liberty in this legislation. What I find disturbing is… Read More
Why Forage When You Can Freeload?
December 21, 2011 By 1 Comment
If this bear fellow could talk, I think he would say, “I’m here, I have needs, and I can make a lot of trouble if the handouts stop.” He, like so many people in America, is on the take in the Federal Redistribution System. Is it wrong? If you are a Christian, consider that the… Read More
Defense Authorization Act Violates Constitutional Rights
December 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
How serious is it when a bill passes both houses of congress with wording that tinkers with the constitutional protections keeping Americans from being harmed by the government? Very serious, especially when it intends to allow one person, the president, the ability to effectively toss out the constitutional rights of citizens by sticking a label… Read More
