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Lessons in Freedom: Principles vs. Pragmatism viz. the Mosque

Tibor R. Machan It’s not my preference to beat a dead horse but this topic goes to the heart of certain features of our current political and legal climate. When one is in some doubt about what to do--and there can be many situations that one isn’t well prepared for--a... Read more →

The countdown is on for Jeff Robertson & Tim Aylen to row for the Monty Higgs Kayak for Bahamas Cancer Fund - August 28, 2010

Rick Lowe You might remember this post asking for your support for The Cancer Society of The Bahamas. Well kayaking day is almost here and team Jeff and Tim have released the following neat video of their training. Looks like they're having way too much fun to me. Please don't... Read more →

What is The Bahamas Government doing about crime?

Rick Lowe There is intense criticism of the job the government is doing about crime. Obviously this anxiety is heightened with every new murder or robbery etc. But let's dig a little deeper and consider what has been done in the last couple years. The Commissioner of Police has been... Read more →

On Robbing Peter to Pay Paul... A quote worth remembering

Rick Lowe "Private industry runs at a profit and uses the profit to expand producing capacity. Government industry runs at a loss and taxes the substance of the people to pay for its inefficiencies. Which is the greater crime against society?" Winston Churchill As Dr. John Hospers pointed out in... Read more →

Lessons in Freedom: Friends & Politics

Tibor R. Machan Yes, most of my friends have similar political convictions to mine. Actually, not just political but also more general philosophical ones, bearing on the theory of being, knowledge, the human good and even the nature of art. But not all. I do have some genuine friends who... Read more →

Little Feat - Song of the week - August 23, 2010 - Cat Fever

Rick Lowe Little Feat is one of those bands that once you get a little taste, you've got to dig a little deeper. Cat Fever, from their 1972 Sailin' Shoes album got limited radio play as I remember, but I really enjoy it. Visit their web site here... and buy... Read more →

Response to Rick Lowe's soaking the rich blog

My initial concern was getting the facts straight as to what I actually stated. I thank Mr Lowe for his attempt to correct himself. Secondly, I do not miss the point about government spending....or overspending as you put it. And I am not a proponent of government abusing the country's... Read more →

Apologies to Adrian Gibson, but... he does suggest soaking the rich even more

Rick Lowe In this response... to fellow blogger about his post... I incorrectly stated he said "in order for the government to eliminate the budget deficit they should simply tax the rich more in the form of higher property tax." What he said was "collecting outstanding taxes--such as $400 million... Read more →

Tackling social issues facing Long Island's young people

First publish in The Tribune, in the column Young Man's View, on Friday, July 02, 2010 By ADRIAN GIBSON ajbahama@hotmail.com WITH THIS, my final column in a three-part series on Long Island, I'm hopeful that I've pricked the conscience of Long Islanders to demand much more, embrace suggestions to solve... Read more →

Interview with Matt Ridley, author of The Rational Optimist

Rick Lowe Hope you can take the time to watch the PBS interview at this link... I've got to get Ridley's book, The Rational Optimist. We really do take a lot for granted. Thanks to the Property & Environment Research Center (PERC) for the link to the video clip. Read more →