In a civilized society, should anyone or any government ever force anyone to do anything against his or her will as long as that person does not infringe upon the life, liberty, or property of another?

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

What's next - busted for walking down the street?

The ever-increasing coercive power of the state flexed its muscles again - this time to bust those high-flying gamblers. No, not the ones in Vegas. I'm talking about those elderly WWII veterans who were waging $5 for a few hours of fun playing cribbage. Throw the scalawags in jail! Throw the key away - they're a menace to society! Read this amazing tale here.

It's time to pull The Death of Common Sense by Philip K. Howard off the shelf again for another quick read.

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