I remember reading about this story some time back. It's quite the legal conundrum and has multiple facets which will set precedent for years to come which makes it important to get right the first time. (Wired) -- If a judge orders you to decrypt the only existing copies of incriminating files, … [Read more...]
Open Thread — Parental consent
June 4, 2013 by 16 Comments
Is there a legitimate reason abortion defenders fight to limit or eliminate parental notification laws? … [Read more...]
Is equal opportunity incompatible with freedom?
June 4, 2013 by 6 Comments
When I first heard it suggested that equal opportunity is incompatible with freedom, I literally shook my head. I said to myself, "self, that's preposterous!" This seemingly counterintuitive notion was offered in the comment section of an economics blog I highly recommend: Economics For … [Read more...]
We need more… (fill in the blank)
June 3, 2013 by 2 Comments
Why do some people feel the need to say something like "we need more women at the table..." or whatever demographic when referring to the political arena? I, for one, have no interest in a candidate's demographic when I consider them for my vote. To me, whether they have ovaries or dark skin is … [Read more...]
“Homeless” to soon be a protected class in Connecticut
May 31, 2013 by 23 Comments
Conn. lawmakers are on the verge of making it a hate crime to 'intimidate or harass' the homeless. Let me be clear up front. It's obviously wrong to intimidate or harass anyone, more so the more vulnerable among us. I have stated previously that I oppose the idea of hate crimes in the first … [Read more...]
Reader Poll: Should Marijuana Be Legal For Recreational Consumption?
May 29, 2013 by 13 Comments
For the sake of this discussion, I do not include medicinal marijuana for consideration. Personally, I'm not committed to either side here and have no dog in this fight. I don't see myself becoming a consumer if it becomes legal either. I could be swayed to either position. … [Read more...]
This is Memorial Day
May 27, 2013 by 5 Comments
Whenever I reflect on my life's regrets, there is always the same one at the top of the list. It's also probably the only thing which isn't frivolous in nature. I regret not joining the military when I had the opportunity. The sad part is there wasn't just a single opportunity, I could have … [Read more...]
Happy Memorial Day Weekend
May 25, 2013 by 1 Comment
Everyone, including myself, is susceptible to selfishness. When holidays arrive, we are prone to not really appreciating why we should even have the holiday in the first place. Why do we celebrate Memorial day? Because people much more brave than ourselves had knowingly risked -- and subsequently … [Read more...]
1984: Book discussion
May 17, 2013 by 4 Comments
Not long ago I finished reading George Orwell's two classics, Animal Farm and 1984, for the first time. I knew their basic plots but had never read them for myself. I'd like to get a discussion going about 1984 because that, in my opinion, was the more powerful of the two. This was the first novel … [Read more...]
Poverty: A learned and tolerated comfort
May 17, 2013 by 100 Comments
Admittedly many of my opinions are controversial. When it comes to my views on poverty and the poor, I tend to come across as heartless. Perhaps it is my ability to remove my emotions from situations and look at the principles behind the ideas. Or maybe I simply refuse to view the adult poor as … [Read more...]
It’s official: Liberal men are weak physically, too
May 16, 2013 by 4 Comments
This is too good not to post:(DailyMail) -- Men who are physically strong are more likely to take a right wing political stance, while weaker men are inclined to support the welfare state, according to a new study.Researchers discovered political motivations may have evolutionary links to physical … [Read more...]
Intentionally misleading chart of the day
May 16, 2013 by 4 Comments
Is this true? Can you be fired just for being gay in these states? The answer is yes but it requires some qualification. It's because sexual orientation is not considered a protected class in these states. A member of a protected class cannot be fired merely because they possess the traits of … [Read more...]
Thought experiment: Am I being discriminated against?
May 10, 2013 by 8 Comments
Same-sex marriage advocates routinely frame the debate in terms of rights deprivation. It is argued that by disallowing same-sex marriage that you are somehow discriminating against homosexuals. I reject this notion because it misunderstands what equal treatment actually means. So let me present … [Read more...]
Gay Rights: A logical appeal — A response
May 7, 2013 by 15 Comments
In a previous post Atticus, a guest poster to this site, argued in favor of same-sex marriage as it relates to property rights. This is my response. Atticus begins: Marriage is defined as between a man and a woman. That’s what the law tells us. So what about two individuals of the same sex? Why … [Read more...]
The Thaw
May 7, 2013 by 91 Comments
The marginalization of Christianity and Christians in public schools has been gaining acceptance over the years. The blame can be laid squarely at the feet of Christians who somehow got the idea that they shouldn't involve themselves in the public or political arena. Now they are fighting an … [Read more...]
Gay Rights: A logical appeal
May 6, 2013 by 103 Comments
Atticus is the author of the progressive-right political and lifestyle blog BlogTruth. His experience spans almost a decade providing business and consulting services to firms across the globe. Stop by his blog and say hello. It should be noted that the ideas in this commentary do not reflect the … [Read more...]
Thoughts on Plan-B
May 3, 2013 by 12 Comments
A recent court decision has made it possible for girls as young as 15 years-old to obtain the "morning after" pill without a prescription. Here are a few thoughts I have on this controversial ruling. 15 year-old teens are unable to drive, vote, enter into contracts, own real property, drink … [Read more...]
The consequences of ceding too much freedom to the government
May 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
There's a reason America's founders worded the Declaration of Independence the way the did. The realized that human rights -- true human rights were granted by God. They knew that if the governmental authorities are responsible for our rights, they could be revoked at a time and for a … [Read more...]
RGIII speaks on political correctness and nails it in less than 140 characters
April 30, 2013 by 4 Comments
https://twitter.com/RGIII/status/329334674402967552 Naturally, the left doesn't appreciate the wisdom. … [Read more...]
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