Some writers have so confounded society with government, as to leave little or no distinction between them; whereas they are not only different, but have different origins. Society is produced by our wants, and government by our wickedness; the former promotes our happiness <b>positively</b> by uniting our affections, the latter negatively by restraining our vices. The one encourages intercourse, the other creates distinctions. The first is a patron, the last a punisher.
The 59th Anniversary of the JFK Assassination
Given that today is the 59th anniversary of the JFK assassination, it is natural to ask what difference it makes. After all, that was a long time ago. Isn’t it time to just let it go and move on?My answer is categorically no. The JFK assassination was a major political rupture in the history of our country. We are still bearing the consequences of that event 59 years later...
Death Penalty for Drug-War Violators?
by Jacob G. Hornberger and Richard M. Ebeling
Should America adopt former President Donald Trump's idea of giving the death penalty to drug war violators? ...
Five Trillion Dollars Is Not Enough
by Laurence M. Vance
The federal government seized from the American people almost $5 trillion ($4.896119 trillion) in fiscal year 2022 (Oct. 1, 2021 through Sept. 30, 2022), ..
Techno-Authoritarianism Is Here to Stay
by John W. Whitehead
The votes are in. No matter who runs for office, no matter who controls the White House, Senate or the House of Representatives now or...
