William is right and should add, the 50% not paying taxes are also enjoying the freedoms assured by our military who put their lives on the line for us.  Why should they vote for the commander in chief when they don't support the mission financially? Second, the problem Howard Gold's argument is that he's leaving the...more

The author misses the most obvious question.  At least a Conard or Zuckerberg created something of value on the way to making their fortunes.  The average politician comes out of office 10 times wealthier than going in.  What value did they create?  Pres Obama would never have gotten 10 cents for his book if he wasn't ...more

I am a private businessman and I will rail against government wastefulness whenever I see it.  However, perspective is important.  Businesses spend a whole lot more than $5000 to entertain, motivate and reward top caliber staff.  The staff at NOAA are generally PhD level folks who are working for a lot less than privat...more

There will always be a tension when caring people see anyone lacking care.  However, limited resources always dictates that there will be some in society who receive less care than others.  The question is how many and how much less?  50 million uninsured sounds like a lot, and it is, but that doesn't mean it is our du...more

Once upon a time the Greeks had a unique process for controlling ridiculous legistlation.  The proposer stood on a platform with a rope around the neck.  If the law passed, the rope was removed.  If the law failed, the platform was removed.  History can be fun.