Here is an excerpt from a conversation I recently had with a friend of mine about immigration: My friend: “So what do you think about President Trump’s recent banning of Muslims from the United States?” Me: “I don’t think that’s what happened.” My Friend: “Yeah, he just banned any immigration from like seven countries.” Me: … Continue reading The Logical Twilight Zone: The Immigration “Debate” in America
Responsibility
Social (in)Security
Social Security is one of the most financially burdensome social welfare programs ever devised. This entitlement accounts for about 24% of federal spending every year. While the system is clearly unsustainable, our elected officials in both parties are unwilling to reform it. Currently, somewhere around a quarter of our national debt is owed to the … Continue reading Social (in)Security
To Be or Not to Be…in a Political Party
In 1798, at the end of his second term as the first President of the United States George Washington gave a foretelling public address in which he pointed out what could befall our nation if we were not cognizant of the dangers posed by party politics. Specifically, he highlighted the danger to personal liberty in … Continue reading To Be or Not to Be…in a Political Party
The Curious Case of Freedom vs. Safety
At the heart of almost every American political debate since the Revolution lies a fundamental question between two diametrically opposed things that people want, freedom and safety. The problem is that the two are inversely correlated. In order to have more of one, you must give up some of the other. Neither complete freedom nor … Continue reading The Curious Case of Freedom vs. Safety
With Great Freedom Comes Great Responsibility…
The problem with the title of this post being true is that in modern American society, responsibility is undervalued. In fact, being responsible often seems like an exception instead of a rule. Let’s take for example that a large number of people in America identify themselves as pro-choice. By that they mean a woman should … Continue reading With Great Freedom Comes Great Responsibility…
New Third Way 