Who Are We to Judge? – Gerald L. Hibbs
Chinese officials in the village of Caidian, in the central Hubei province took China’s one-child policy to its logical end recently when they drowned a healthy baby in front of its parents. The Hubei government carried out the rarely enforced law — among peasants in the countryside at least — after Mrs. Liu delivered her [...]
The Second Amendment – J. Menicucci
I suggest that the Second Amendment was intended from the moment of its adoption to apply to the States as well as the Federal government. This interpretation has not yet received the endorsement of the courts, although there are parts of certain court opinions which support my thesis. As with any sound constitutional analysis, we [...]
Get Over It!
It’s rather hard to miss just how different society is in America today, as opposed to say some 25 – 30 years ago. The Federal Gov’t has been edging itself in to every facet of our lives for much longer, but somehow it seems that it’s become worse in the last 40 years. Not surprisingly [...]
Why is it hateful or intolerant when Christians invite others to share in what they have?
Again this week I have heard that I am intolerant and hateful because of what I believe. I understand that this would happen, as my Savior told me that it would. However, logically it still just does not fit. Let me explain. Here is what I believe. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth [...]
From: Hudson hermit
Well, George W. Bush is not as conservative as Ronald Reagan. The American Ponzi scheme (Social Security) and the eventual promise of universal health care (Medicare) will be sustained as the socialist stain on our country. Yes, these failed programs will be propped up by a President Bush. But it was not entirely sour. Finally, [...]
Is soccer really a game for liberals? by The Grand Poobah
Before addressing the death tax let’s reflect on the inherent bias the government has on savings. Since the enactment of the modern income tax, the basis for taxation has expanded in line with the needs of a rapacious national government. As with any government program, a simple concept, taxing income, has blossomed into a jury [...]
The War on Savings
Before addressing the death tax let’s reflect on the inherent bias the government has on savings. Since the enactment of the modern income tax, the basis for taxation has expanded in line with the needs of a rapacious national government. As with any government program, a simple concept, taxing income, has blossomed into a jury [...]
From: Dan Dickinson To: J. Menicucci
As bad as the Transfer tax system is, and I think that its narrow application and punitive rates are enough to render it unreasonable, standing up on C-Span to argue for repeal of this ‘tax on the rich’ plays out about the same as giving yourself a pay raise. I agree with you. The tax [...]
Is the Abolition of the Estate Tax a Feather in the Republican’s Caps, or a Mark on their Heads? by J. Menicucci
The Republican-controlled Congress has passed a bill to phase out the Estate and Gift Tax. It appears to be headed for a Presidential veto and a prominent role in the campaign. I must depart from some of my Conservative friends, because I do not view abolishing the Estate Tax as entirely positive. First, let me [...]
From: J. Menicucci
Hermit, you have made some good points in questioning the adequacy of the Republican party for conservatives. I think there are some points you have overlooked, and there are some with which I cannot agree. Since agreement can be pretty boring, I will just focus on those few points of disagreement. First, you seem to [...]