John Locke Updates: 2006

In trying to pull the poor out of poverty, some ironically turn to the living wage as a solution. Arbitrarily raising the wage of an employee, who does not increase…

According to data collected by Jon Ham, the hits for the JLF‘s blog, the Locker Room, are way up. We’re at 89,000, ten times the norm. No one post seems…

One argument used to disarm economic incentives to promote economic growth is that the money used to lure in businesses might be better spent on infrastructure and education.  But, as…

The Bush Administration’s plea that Islamofundamentialism is a threat to the world and, as such, needs to be addressed by all countries that value freedom and democracy, is apparently a…

First, let’s go to Hawaii.  In a state that takes its political philosophy from its surrounding color, Hawaii might be the last place you’d look to find a column by…

This one’s all Joe.  On the Consumers for Health Care Choice, Joe Coletti posted a review of Michael Porter and Elizabeth Olmsted Teisberg’s book “Redefining Health Care”.  Joe’s commentary,…

Complaining about the sudden tax burden brought about by infrequent property tax assessments, citizens turned to the Wake County commissioners. Commissioners appeased voters.  But the move has some still whining,…

That’s George Leef’s summary of higher education, according to his most recent articles circulating in the media. To prepare of the advances and demands of the 21st century, higher education…

Big, beautiful, lavish, spacious schools are the key to ensuring the academic success of students. No, wait, that’s not right. Or is it?  Surely the combined wisdom of both…

Despite efforts in the General Assembly to curb ethical quandaries that may ensnarl otherwise noble representatives, it looks as though business-as-usual might continue, albeit along a more circuitous route. …