I've discovered a new hobby, albeit one that sometimes causes me more grief than pleasure. I like to examine any controversial subject and whittle it down to it's most fundamental underpinnings, then ask some basic questions. It's amazing what you can dig up when you do that. Below is just one of those. I dared ask myself what I would do if I could change just one thing in the U.S. Constitution.Many of us spend a lot of time trying to figure out ways to "get back to it," or "protecting it," … [Read more...] about Asking Fundamental Questions
On Lemmings
I listen to a lot of podcasts, mostly IDW stuff, but also several others with strict libertarian leanings. One of those is Dave Smith's show called Part of the Problem. I listened to one where he recounted his discovery of libertarian philosophy and how it was an epiphany for him. I recall the same discovery. I'd always felt uncomfortable with both the liberal and conservative movements as they exist today so I felt disenfranchised. Dave Smith mentioned how disappointed he was because he thought … [Read more...] about On Lemmings
A Year of Positive Immersion
WARNING: This article is over 1,500 words. If you're used to absorbing information in sound-bites, this article is probably not for you, but I ask that you make an exception.I'm Outraged About OutrageIn the immortal words of Cheech and Chong, "I'm sick up and fed." About what? I'm outraged with controversy and hatred and I am going to do my small part in trying to end it. Now that most of us are embroiled in social and other forms of media, we've become addicted the outrage-of-the-day. … [Read more...] about A Year of Positive Immersion
Cannabis: A Case For Individual Liberty
NOTE: This is a guest post by my friend and fellow Kentuckian, Brian Lauer.A wise man once said that once liberty is lost, it is lost forever. The time has come for every man, woman and child that still believes in liberty to fight for the liberty they desire. That is the cost of our freedom and I intend to pay whatever price is necessary for my children to have their freedom. I hope that sentiment is shared by everyone here. There once was a dream that was our great republic and that … [Read more...] about Cannabis: A Case For Individual Liberty
A Call for Free Market Solutions to Our Addiction Problem
In April, 2016 my then 23 year old daughter told me she was an addict and asked for my help. This began a journey of heartache, frustration, fear, and anger. My desperate search for information yielded a vast array of quackery, fraud, greed, and sometimes well-meaning individuals spewing opinions based on little evidence. After careful consideration and copious research, I completely reversed my opinion about how to deal with our problems with drug abuse. Below is part rant, part pleading, but … [Read more...] about A Call for Free Market Solutions to Our Addiction Problem