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Laboratories of Democracy
I have been thinking about the full faith and credit clause of the Constitution (FF&C) and how that has played out in some areas of public policy. Specifically I have been thinking about how some areas of policy allow for … Continue reading
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Tagged democracy, elevate, experiments, free markets, government, marriage, political philosophy
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Legislated Equality
I have been thinking about the “equality” that we equate with the American dream – the one that we want our government to guarantee for us. This has lead me to consider the difference between equality of opportunity and equality … Continue reading
Proposition 8
I have stayed silent on proposition 8 thus far although I don’t imagine that many people would guess wrong if they were to predict my position. I have heard plenty of opposition to the proposition so I know the major … Continue reading
Posted in National, State
Tagged California, gay marriage, government, marriage, morality, Prop 8, religion
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Robert Moultrie Question 5 Response
I got a belated response today from Robert Moultrie to the questions I sent. Rather than give him his own forum here – especially considering the length of his answers – I will only link to his new blog for … Continue reading
The Costs of Health Insurance
Maybe this is related to being under a dentists drill this morning, but today’s topic is the cost of health care. A story over at The Health Insurance Myth detailing how much more a visit to the eye doctor costs … Continue reading
Real Capitalists
My reaction to Obi wan’s claim that "pro-capitalist conservatives have pushed for governmental intervention into our capital markets" was that nobody who supported the bailout has any claim to being a capitalist. I find that my position is much more … Continue reading
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Tagged connections, economics, government, money, reactions, Wall Street Journal
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A Budgetary Hat-Trick
Jason shared a link to Budget Hero and I had to go take a look. If the game is to be believed, all is not yet lost in the quest to get a balanced budget without abandoning all vestiges of … Continue reading
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Tagged connections, economics, fiscal restraint, government, taxes
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Government Gray Area
When the House voted down the bailout on Monday I was very surprised by the result, but I was not particularly surprised to hear that of the Representatives facing close re-elections, only two voted in favor of the bailout. This … Continue reading
Curbing Innovation
When talking about a $700 Billion intervention it only makes sense that taxpayers and members of Congress would want that money to go where it’s needed rather than to propping up salaries of $50 Million/year to executives of failing companies. … Continue reading
We Must Do Better
There has been no shortage of opposition to the hastily proposed $700 Billion Gift Card (Chris Suellentrop provides a nice rundown) – unfortunately little of the real opposition comes from members of Congress. Our own Senator Bennett has flipped from … Continue reading
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Tagged bailout, change congress, Deseret News, economics, fiscal restraint, government, New York Times, Salt Lake Tribune
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