New Year’s resolutions often are made at the end of one year and the beginning of the next. These resolutions are simply promises or goals to do something different. The process of identifying areas of our lives that would benefit from some change is a positive one. Concern about the U.S. economy is front and […]
The election is over. Regardless of who wins elections, governance should remain relatively constant provided all parties adhere to the Constitution. The problem America has faced for many years is those elected have exceeded the proper role of government and the powers and limits enumerated by the Constitution. Determining the proper role of government requires […]
During the War of 1812, Dr. William Beanes, a friend of Francis Scott Key, was taken prisoner by the British. According to History.com, Key traveled to Baltimore, located the ship where Beanes was held, and, despite a negotiated release, the two men were not allowed to leave until after the British bombardment of Fort McHenry. […]
“We must learn from the mistakes of others because we cannot possibly live long enough to make them all ourselves.” That quote has been attributed to various individuals. But the sentiment is as true today as when it was first spoken. While accusations of price gouging persist, it’s an old tactic. The earliest known use […]
States, counties, cities, schools and recreation districts are among the plethora of entities that apply for grants for special projects. If grants are awarded, there’s cause for celebration and local media takes notice. Following a complex and time-consuming application process, the federal government awards significant funding to selected state and local governments and programs. The […]
Back-to-school season is here, meaning parents will shop for clothes, shoes and supplies for their children — and discover the costs of those goods have increased substantially since last year. Gary Wolfram, an economist and author of “A Capitalist Manifesto,” wrote: “When you can buy less of all goods with the same amount of money, […]
The law of unintended consequences is defined as the actions of people and especially governments leading to unanticipated or unintended effects. These unintended consequences fall into one of three categories: unexpected benefits, unexpected drawbacks and perverse results in which intended solutions make things worse. Regulations enacted to solve a perceived problem often create more problems. […]
Ivan Pavlov, the Russian neurologist and physiologist most famous for his experiments with dogs, said: “If you want a new idea, read an old book.” The quote remains as appropriate today as it was in the early 20th century. Bill Fawcett, author of “Doomed to Repeat,” cites numerous examples of history repeating itself, among them […]
High school seniors soon will toss their mortar boards into the air, celebrating graduation. What will await these new graduates? Are they prepared to become self-sufficient? There are excellent teachers and excellent students in every school. Unfortunately, test scores and observable actions demonstrate a high percentage of students leave school with an alarming deficiency in […]
Imagine the disappointment of only a paltry amount of water trickling from the faucet and shower head, not to mention the multiple flushes required to empty the toilet. The dishwasher and washing machine are programmed by computers to limit the water for each appliance. Everything from refrigerators and freezers to microwave ovens and televisions are […]