By Wayne Pac By now, most libertarians are familiar with the phrase “taxation is theft.” Every single libertarian would agree that forced taxation is theft, but what about voluntary taxation? Voluntary taxation runs off of the principle that government budgets could operate like a charity, rather than a mafia syndicate. It doesn’t say “hey you owe me…
By Wayne Pac There have been many people in our society that have fought for Liberty, and have been strong proponents of liberty. Some people have been part of the Abolitionist movement that helped end slavery. Some people have been part of the early Feminist movement that allowed women to vote. Others have been part…
By Guy Bentley London will remain the finance capital of Europe despite market turmoils in the wake Brexit. A poll of institutional investors by FTI Consulting shows substantial confidence that London will retain its status as Europe’s unrivaled financial hub. Two-thirds of those surveyed said London wouldn’t lose pride of place despite the United Kingdom’s…
Pope Francis recently praised the internet, social networks, and text messaging as “a gift from God.” While his intentions are well motivated, it’s another instance where this pope has failed to give proper due to free markets. “E-mails, text messages, social networks and chats can also be fully human forms of communication,” the pope said in…
Andrew Follett A slew of impending and costly global warming policies will ultimately harm the people they most aim to help, according to a growing number of environmentalists and academics. “Green taxes are mostly regressive — percentage-wise they affect and hurt the poor the most. Just look at Germany’s energy policy, the so-called Energiewende. It is failing the poor, while…