Monthly Archives: November 2006

Smokers “rights” and protection of children

Truth be told, most anti-smoking laws have no place in a country that truly values freedom and individual responsibility, but then again American isn’t such a country and hasn’t been for generations. Across the country, states and local governments have … Continue reading

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Big surprise: high school graduates lack essential skills

According to a recent study contacted by actual employers around the country, many high school students lack the essential job and life skills necessary to succeed. The “Are They Really Ready to Work” Study revealed numerous deficiencies for most US … Continue reading

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Victims of Kramer tirade file suit…naturally

Unless you have been hiding under a rock during the Thanksgiving holiday, you have no doubt heard of Michael Richards’ racist tirade at the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles last week. Richard’s liberal use of the N word spread across … Continue reading

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Gunning down 92-year-old women is justifiable

Last night three plain-clothes Atlanta police officers broke down the door of a 92-year-old woman. The officers entered the home with a warrant, based on the contention that undercover officers suspected the home was a drug house. Needless to say, … Continue reading

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Where do your property taxes go?

On a recent visit to the local county tax office, a certain Phalanx editor spotted the following chart, showing just exactly where our property taxes go…naturally any libertarian would be aghast at what the chart shows…roughly 3/4 of the exorbitant … Continue reading

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Is the Iraq war winnable?

According former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, it is impossible for the US to achieve military victory in Iraq. Is he right? The answer to this questions depends on your definition of military victory. If it is the goal of … Continue reading

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The return of school prayer?

If there ever were a reason to vote Libertarian, one needn’t look any further than the state of Utah. There, and in many other like-minded communities, citizens and politicians alike bemoan the entirely accurate Supreme Court decision forbidden school organized … Continue reading

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A talking Jesus doll?

The Marine’s Toys for Tots program has rejected an offer from the Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Co. to provide 4,000 talking Jesus dolls for their annual Christmas season toy drive. According to the Marines it would be inappropriate to accept … Continue reading

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School choice…schmool choice

At the dawn of the 21st century, America, like many post-industrial western nations, is faced with many problems, including a burgeoning federal debt, the impending meltdown with Social Security and Medicare, the ongoing assault on private property and so on, … Continue reading

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Cutting the budget?

With the mid-term elections in the past, one can’t help but marvel at the transformation of the two major parties, at least in the short-term. The GOP has been portrayed as the party of big government, while the Democrats are … Continue reading

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