Parentalism By Government

Parentalism is the fundamental logic used to support big government, socialism, communism, bailouts, Social Security, Medicare, public housing, farm subsidies, tarriffs, anti-immigration laws, anti-drug laws, Fascism, and many other programs in which the government intervenes into private life in situations where there are no specific rights to protect. Government parentalism is directly in opposition to individual choice.‚ … read more “Parentalism By Government”

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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