Can We Have Too Many Rights?

Is it possible that we have started to give ourselves too many rights?

Rights are legal or moral entitlements or permissions that are vitally important to theories of justice/law. Rights recognized by the government shape the way laws are written and enforced and are the core pillars for supporting government programs.

America was founded with a few basic rights outlined in the Constitution and Bill of Rights.… read more “Can We Have Too Many Rights?”

How Government Can Best Help Poor People

The government generally should not be in the business of helping poor people, but if it is, it needs to be smart about delivering aid in the best possible way. Currently our government delivers aid to a variety of different groups of poor people through a hodge-podge of programs: Social Security, Medicare, food stamps, farm price supports, public housing and many more.… read more “How Government Can Best Help Poor People”

Found a New Place

After looking at a lot of crappy rooms with various semi-slumlords, I found a good place in Factoria near my new workplace.

The CL ad describes it pretty well below:

$575 Nice Master Bedroom in Bellevue Live with young Professionals UW Grads (Bellevue Eastgate)
Nice master bedroom for rent in South Bellevue. Private bedroom with separate shower.
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Funny George Washington Video

The funny George Washington video is an excellent way to spend two and a half minutes.‚  Check it out below:

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Salumi Seattle: Mind-Blowingly Good Sandwiches & Meats

Ian, my chef friend,‚  as told me about this place Salumi in Pioneer Square for several months but I had never made it down.‚  Finally, I looked Salumi up today and realized it is less than a block away from where I work so I stopped by at lunch time. I ordered the Finocchiona sandwich on traditional olive bread with mozzarella and grilled onions.‚ … read more “Salumi Seattle: Mind-Blowingly Good Sandwiches & Meats”