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Protectionism exists in many facets of the economy and is essentially the use of taxes, regulations, or other means to disincentivize, restrict, or prohibit trade. The idea is simple: I am the only widget maker in town and I get the town council to levy a 50 percent tax on any widgets that are manufactured …
There is no political system that can “establish” or “protect” freedom. The reason for this is quite simple: Any “system” necessarily requires taking power and authority from the individual and granting that stolen authority to the collective in some form. If the system did not do this, it would not be a system, but the …
No one has the “right” to the services, property, or advice of another. Healthcare is not a “right,” but a category of commodities to be bought and sold in a voluntary marketplace. People “need” lots of things including food, water, shelter, and healthcare; but “need” is not a justification for theft. Whenever the government engages …
This article was written by Alex Epstein and Yaron Brook in 2001. Due to the fact that the original article appears to no longer be available, I am making it available here. I did not write this article. Scientists are closer than ever to finding cures for AIDS, cancer and other deadly illnesses. But more research …
This article was written by Edwin Locke, Ph.D. Due to the fact that the original article appears to no longer be available, I am making it available here. I did not write this article. Recently a sixth grade student threatened to bomb the headquarters of a prominent corporation, the Gillette Company. Gillette’s “crime”? The use of …
The original author of this essay is unknown. I republished it many years ago in the hopes it would be of help to people. “It’s about secret things. The Destructive Narcissistic Parent creates a child that only exists to be an extension of her self. It’s about body language. It’s about disapproving glances. It’s about …