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An Ear for An Ear?
by Matthew Pilling, guest author
TAYLORSVILLE, UT | 13 August 2008 | The Fairness Doctrine, under the Media Ownership Reform Act, a bill that would force broadcasters to give equal air time to opposing sides of issues, has made the rounds in Congress lately. After being brought up by Democrats for consideration a few months ago, […]
The Wrong Approach to Rebuilding Iraq
by Matthew Pilling, guest author
TAYLORSVILLE, UT | 12 August 2008 | As the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on Iraq’s stockpile of resources, outrage erupted on the Senate floor. And that outrage will most likely spill over into the minds and hearts of many Americans.
The reason for the outrage—while Americans have been […]
California Dreaming
by Dustin Lyons, Guest Author
OREM, UT | 11 August 2008 | The state of California is often referred to as a national trend setter in regards to many things, politics, fashion, entertainment, etc. Well…let’s see what ideas might be coming our way soon.
One section of Los Angeles has a slightly higher than average number of obese people, […]
Fast Food Slow Down in L.A.
by Matthew Pilling, guest author
TAYLORSVILLE, UT | 30 July 2008 | Amidst the ongoing news of a heated and controversial election, failing companies and markets, and myriad world conflicts, talk of fast food seems a low priority. The city of Los Angeles thinks otherwise, however. In a unanimous vote, the city council voted on Tuesday […]
Lower Standard of Living Caused by Forced Wage Increases
by Matthew Pilling, guest author
TAYLORSVILLE, UT | 30 July 2008 | In their first 100 hours in control of Congress in early 2007, Democrats pushed to accomplish as much as possible and effect immediate change. That change was to be reflective of the party’s ability to create quick, effective solutions. Unfortunately, much of the legislation […]
Shameful Self-Appointed Heroes (Opinion Article)
by Matthew Pilling, guest author
In America, we seem to be enamored with the idea of being self-reliant (and rightfully so). As we contemplate our history, we gravitate to stories of the self-made. We love tales of millionaires who started with nothing, of businesses that have been successful against all odds, and of an unlikely group […]
You Get What You Pay For
by Matthew Pilling, guest author
TAYLORSVILLE, UT | 25 July 2008 | When we buy gas at the pump, we see an obvious connection between the amount we get and the amount we pay. At times, the price goes up and we all recognize that filling up our tank will cost us more. At times, the […]
A River Runs through It
By Matthew Pilling, guest author
TAYLORSVILLE, UT | 23 JULY 2008 | Since 1982, Utah streams have been open to public passage and recreation, even when those streams passed through private land. But, eight years ago, an angler was cited for trespassing on private land when he left his raft to wander the river bed. On Friday, […]
Calling Congress’ Bluff
by Matthew Pilling, guest author
SALT LAKE CITY, UT | 21 July 2008 | When individuals can’t have their way, they often resort to the only other tactic they know—force, or tyranny. In this case, it’s a slightly veiled use of force, but it is force nonetheless.
As the GOP is pushing to do what more and more […]
Are My Government-Prompted Charitable Contributions Tax-Deductible?
by Matthew Pilling, Guest Author
When I choose to give money or resources to my church, the Red Cross, or any other charitable organization, I am allowed to deduct the value donated from my taxable income. And, at the end of each year, as I prepare my taxes, I am asked to account for all of […]
FDIC (Fear Drives Ignorant Consumers)
by Matthew Pilling, Guest Author
SALT LAKE CITY, UT | 16 July 2008 | In a move that stirs up images of the Great Depression, people are lining up outside of IndyMac Bank branches to see that they “get theirs” before there is nothing left to get. Because of the number of people waiting to close their […]
Obamacons and Hillraisers
By Matthew Pilling, Guest Author
SALT LAKE CITY, UT | 15 July 2008| Obamacons vs. Hillraisers. No, it’s not the title of another Transformers movie. It’s a new set of camps that have come up out of the carnage that is this year’s election. And, neither group is quite what you would expect when you consider […]
“It’s Not a Tumor!”
By Matthew Pilling, Guest Author
SALT LAKE CITY, UT | 12 July 2008 | Ten years ago, a good friend was diagnosed with highly advanced brain cancer. The doctors told the family that there were some tough choices to be made. The tumors had grown to the point that standard treatments wouldn’t slow their growth. Their placement […]
Solving the Problem (of the Brain Off Conspiracy)
by Matthew Pilling, guest author
SALT LAKE CITY, UT | 2 July 2008 | Once, when working as a nighttime security guard for a hotel, I was called to take care of a “small water problem” in a guest room. When I arrived at the room, it was obvious that the guests had had a little […]
Happy Canada Day from an American Patriot
by Matthew Pilling, guest writer
SALT LAKE CITY, UT | 1 July 2008 | When people hear that I am Canadian, they often ask questions about whether or not I would consider becoming an American. Ironically, I am a citizen of the U.S.A. by birth—my mother is American and my family came from Canada when I was […]
I couldn't agree with you more. Yes, morals are objective, while the valuation of material things is subjective.
God values ...
I think the point here is that people choose those whom they trust. When the government, by force, arranges a ...
Ammon,
As always, you bring up good points. You're right--truth doesn't need to have an advantage of time in order ...
I think one of the greatest things about the voting process is that there is never complete objectivity or truth, ...