Tag Archives: California
Promises They Can’t Keep
What do General Motors, Greece, and California all have in common? Yes, they’re all broke. More specifically, they all went broke because of unfunded pension obligations. This is a pernicious moral hazard, especially in government. It allows politicians to make … Continue reading
Filed under Finance
Schoolchildren Held Hostage
Warning, this video contains material you may find offensive – second graders in California, forced to write letters of protest to the governor. Are they protesting global warming, perhaps? No. Their teacher, one Jody Hoffman, has the little tykes protesting … Continue reading
Filed under Education
Prop 8 On Trial
Jeremiah’s view on gay rights is a pragmatic one. Gays are productive members of society – that’s the “P” in GDP – and they should have the same rights as anyone else. This, plus a cursory reading of the Constitution, … Continue reading
Filed under Civil Rights
Bashing Democracy in Maine
Tuesday’s vote against gay marriage was a setback for democracy. The Wall Street Journal’s boast that gay marriage “has yet to win a popular vote” is especially dangerous. Anyone with high-school civics knows that America is a representative democracy for … Continue reading
Filed under Civil Rights
