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What Sweden Has Done Right on Coronavirus 0
- Front Page, HEALTH, Opinions, WORLD
- March 31, 2020
Until last week, only three European countries had still not closed their schools as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Then followed Britain’s sharp reverse-course and lockdown policy where Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally gave in to pressure, leaving only Iceland and Sweden with a strongly diverging policy. Iceland, a miniature country that could probably test its entire population in an afternoon
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When Atlas Is Washing His Hands 0
- Economics of Liberty, Front Page, Opinions
- March 31, 2020
What happens when Atlas stops holding up the world? In Ayn Rand’s famous (and if I may add brilliant) novel Atlas Shrugged, the producers of the world eventually get fed up with government’s continuous strangling harassment and quit. Spoiler alert: The world doesn’t fare well without the producers who keep society moving…working…innovating…building. Now, imagine a
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Economics in Rhyme: the Illuminating Poetry of Willford I. King 0
- Economics of Liberty, Front Page, Opinions
- March 30, 2020
“The Minimum Wage“ To make a horse drink It is foolish to try; It’s fully as hard To make customers buy: So, when prices are raised By law or decree, That sales will fall off Is as sure as can be; And if minimum wages By commission are set Above what the worker Would naturally
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Howard Wooldridge: Cops Say Legalize Heroin 0
- Front Page, Opinions, The War on Drugs, War on drugs
- March 30, 2020
“Let’s talk about heroin. I’m pro…legalizing” That will likely get you as many strange and concerned looks at your family gathering as coughing around the dining table. Facing the difficult topic of drug legalization is retired police officer and current criminal justice reform lobbyist, Howard Wooldridge. Howard wears a shirt that boldly proclaims “Cops Say
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An Indiana County Has Completely Banned Book Sales 0
- Abuse of Authority, Front Page, Opinions
- March 29, 2020
Howard County, Indiana is taking a step beyond the closing of non-essential like we’ve seen in many parts of the country. They have issued a proclamation banning the sale of non-essential items, even in essential stores that remain open. That includes books. Yes, books. According to NBC Affiliate WTHR in Indiana, non-essential items which have
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The Unintended Consequences of the Coronavirus Response 0
- Abuse of Authority, Action for Liberty, Front Page, Gov't Incompetence, Opinions
- March 28, 2020
The governing class’s response to coronavirus is well-intentioned, but they are failing to account for the harm done—both immediate and potential—by shutting down aspects of American society. I appreciate the pressure public officials are under during this crisis. However, I fear we are moving too far in the direction of central planning to carry out
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