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Cato Unbound discussed How and How Not to Privatize during October

by Rick Lowe This is a subject that has interested me quite a bit over the past couple decades and Cato Unbound has assembled some interesting thinkers for this discussion in Sheldon Richman, Leonard Gilroy, Dru Stevenson and Randal O'Toole. Here's the intro: "The privatization of state-provided services is often... Read more →

Lessons in Freedom: American Statism

by Tibor R. Machan William H. Gass is one of the cheerleaders of American statism and he has done his fair share of work in support of the near total state (having done stints at the White House, if memory serves me right). His latest efforts are in the November... Read more →

Why is "Soak the Rich" so compelling?

by Rick Lowe It is so sad to hear the political rhetoric of US President Obama and now even former President Clinton, both multi millionaires harping on how the rich should pay more in television ads for the Democratic Party. Estimates are the rich already pay about 50% of the... Read more →

Words escape me - Hurricane Sandy having her way

by Rick Lowe Watching the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy on the northeastern United States is nothing short of chilling. Hoping they can get back on their feet in a few days as they head into winter. It also makes us realise how lucky we are here at home, even... Read more →

The Bahamas caught up in another negative narrative. This time relating to foreign investment

by Rick Lowe The Canadian Government recently issued a warning to Canadian's about investing in real estate in The Bahamas because settling a dispute could be "prolonged and costly". (The Tribune, October 19, 2012). Mr. Fred Mitchell (PLP), Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, is reported to have responded in... Read more →

Lessons in Freedom: Another Effort to Void Our Basic Rights

by Tibor R. Machan* In this short essay I address an argument concerning welfare rights made against the late Robert Nozick by Adrian Bardon a while back. Bardon brings up an issue that’s central concerning the nature of basic individual rights that the American founders proposed as the foundations of... Read more →

Bonnie Raitt & Jackson Browne - Song of the week - October 29, 2012 - Kisses Sweeter Than Wine

by Rick Lowe I bet you wouldn't have expected this song. Not sure how I stumbled on it, but it's a great cd featuring loads of talented musicians. Check it out here… Visit a web site dedicated to Pete Seeger here… and please buy some of his music if you... Read more →

Money in politics. Politics in money

Professor Don Boudreaux of Cafe Hayek, sent the following letter to the Baltimore Sun. He's spot on as usual. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 October 2012 Editor, Baltimore Sun Dear Editor: Upset with private people's freedom to spend on political campaigns, Jack Kinstlinger's premise is that money spent by citizens to influence the... Read more →

Photo of the week: Harbour Island Grocer

by Rick Lowe There are lots of beautiful places on Harbour Island but this classic structure took my fancy. Must get back to take a few more angles to get a better photo. Do you have a photo you would like to share with us? We can feature it if... Read more →

Cubans to be "free" to travel?

by Rick Lowe The Cuban Government is apparently going to lift travel restrictions so Cubans can travel freely for the first time in over 50 years. But of course there's a catch or two. Most countries will have to provide a visa allowing Cubans to visit, and Doctors and other... Read more →