In the Case of Asset Forfeiture, the Moral Case against Big Government Is...
Earlier today, I gave a speech to some folks at London’s Institute of Economic Affairs about the failure of global financial regulation. I touched on some predictable themes: The absence of...
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You Be the Judge: Traffic Enforcement, Predatory Government, and Legitimate...
One of the most important bulwarks of a just society is equal justice under law. That principle is even etched in stone above the entrance to the Supreme Court. My belief in equal treatment is one of...
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Liberty, Morality, and Discrimination
When describing their view of government and public policy, libertarians and constitutional conservatives sometimes use a variation of this phrase: “Not everything that’s illegal is immoral, and not...
View ArticleBig-Government Chickens Come Home to Roost in Baltimore
I wrote back in 2010 that riots in Europe were a harbinger of future unrest in the United States. Given the chaos in Baltimore, I’m tempted to claim profound wisdom and great foresight. But I’ll...
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Crime, Riots, Race, and the Welfare State
Let’s revisit the issue of urban unrest, with special attention to the challenges for both entrepreneurs and ordinary citizens. While potential police misconduct may serve as a trigger for riots, the...
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Governor Walker Is Right to Support Easier Immigration for Rich Foreigners...
I can understand why immigration reform is so contentious since it touches on all sorts of hot-button issues, such as jobs, politics, national identity, and the welfare state. But I don’t understand...
View ArticleEurope’s Suicidal Welfare State
When I write about the “suicidal” welfare state in Europe, I’m generally making an economic argument that involves demographic change, labor participation rates, and fiscal burdens. And that’s a...
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An Example of Government Theft and Thuggery, or an Example of Drug War Lunacy?
Politicians and bureaucrats are very creative in their pursuit of bad policy. In some case, I’m not even sure how to classify their actions. When the government squandered $224,000-plus for research on...
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The Deadly Impact of “Gun-Free Zones”
I proposed an “IQ Test for Criminals and Liberals” back in 2012 which asked readers to imagine that they were thieves. And I then asked them, as they were planning their crimes, how they would react if...
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The Baffling EB-5 Immigration Controversy
In most cases, I can understand why immigration is a controversial issue. Take amnesty, for instance. Opponents make reasonable points about the downside of rewarding folks who cut in line while...
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If Gun Control Works in Europe, Where Do Terrorists Get their Weapons?
Earlier this year, I argued that it was unfair and immoral to deny European Jews from being able to protect themselves with firearms. They get targeted by terrorists and other thugs who can strike at...
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The Canadian Version of Great Moments in Human Rights
Just like I have a Bureaucrat Hall of Fame and a Moocher Hall of Fame to draw attention to spectacular cases of overpaid sloth and entitled dependency, I may have to set up something similar to...
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If the President Wants “Common Sense” Gun Laws, He Should Support...
I don’t necessarily blame President Obama for seeking to politicize tragic mass shootings. His actions may be a bit unseemly, but also understandable if he truly believes that disarming law-abiding...
View ArticleThe Libertarian Solution to Transgender Bathrooms and Locker Rooms
One of the great things about being a libertarian is that you have no desire for government sanctions against peaceful people who are different than you are, and that should be a very popular stance....
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More Great Moments in Spectacular Government Incompetence
Advocates of limited government favor a small public sector because more resources in the productive sector of the economy translates into faster growth,more job creation, and higher living standards....
View ArticleA Potential Human Rights Victory in Brazil Would Be Bad News for Criminals
On Friday, I was asked at a Colorado briefing if I had any good policy news from around the world. I was stumped. Because mostly we’ve seen policy move in the wrong direction. In recent years, we’ve...
View ArticleMake Up Your Minds, Crazy Statists: Is Terrorism Caused by Climate Change or...
I’ve admitted before that I have no idea whether global warming is a real problem, but I can say with considerable certainty that there are two reasons why I’m very skeptical of the environmental...
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Who’s Right on the Best Response to Terror Attacks, Police Chiefs or Hillary...
A couple of radical Islamists murdered a bunch of people in California and, even before any details were available, some politicians sought – once again – to exploit a tragedy. Here’s a short excerpt...
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Now There Are Three: Another Honest Liberal Pours Cold Water on Gun Control
In 2012, I shared some important observations from Jeffrey Goldberg, a left-leaning writer for The Atlantic. In his column, he basically admitted his side was wrong about gun control. Then, in 2013, I...
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Good News and Good Laughs for Supporters of the Second Amendment
I almost feel sorry for the gun-control crowd. They keep trying to convince themselves that people are on their side, but schemes to restrict the 2nd Amendment keep getting defeated on Capitol Hill....
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