Principle 11
Real Estate Appraisal Regulation
HIGHLAND, UT | 19 August 2008| The real estate industry in the United States is in complete disarray. Many articles have been written on FreeCapitalist Daily to illustrate this point. Still, little has been done to really capture the severity of this problem. Throughout the country, many news articles and even books have been written in […]
19Aug2008 | Jason K. Vaughn | 0 comments | Continued
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, […]
Whose Time Is It, Anyway?
HIGHLAND, UT | 6 August 2008 | One hundred-fifty years ago, nearly everyone worked from home. Not much of a surprise; it was an agrarian society. People worked in their own fields or they had shops (such as a blacksmith or mercantiler) attached to their homes. Following decades found more people move their workplaces into […]
6Aug2008 | Jason K. Vaughn | 3 comments | Continued
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 […]
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 […]
Why the Pickens Plan Won’t Work
HIGHLAND, UT | 23 July 2008| One of the hottest topics in the marketplace of ideas is America’s growing concern with energy. Many say that oil production peaked in 2005 and will soon dry up. Others say that petroleum based internal combustion engines, though not very efficient, are here to stay. Many are looking for […]
23Jul2008 | Jason K. Vaughn | 5 comments | Continued
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 […]
Censorship a Question of Private Property not Free Speech
HIGHLAND, UT | 15 July 2008 | When most people hear the word tyrant, they think of Adolf Hitler or Josef Stalin. They may think of overzealous bureaucrats or demanding city officials or HOA presidents. But how many would consider the sweet neighbor down the street with an entitlement attitude; or even themselves? Yet, some […]
15Jul2008 | Jason K. Vaughn | 2 comments | Continued
“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 […]
Corruption, Failure & Incompetence Uncovered by Audit of Utah Government Agency
ALPINE, UT | July 4, 2008 | A much anticipated legislative audit of the Utah Department of Commerce, whose sole elected oversight is Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. (R), reveals corruption, coercion, secrecy, retaliation, incompetence, abuse of power and miscarriages of justice.
Allegations of serious wrong doing in the Utah government were first […]
How Do You Celebrate Independence?
HIGHLAND, UT | 4 July 2008 | Ah! The Fourth of July! That great mid-summer holiday. Full of parades and beauty pageants, fireworks, barbecues, 10k races, pancake breakfasts in the park, and flag raising ceremonies. This is what this holiday is all about, right? Oh, and thinking about the signing of the Declaration of Independence (whatever […]
4Jul2008 | Jason K. Vaughn | 1 comment | Continued
Chinese Bloggers Show Indomitable Spirit of Inalienable Right
HIGHLAND, UT | 3 July 2008 | Chinese bloggers are proving that rights, being unalienable, cannot be taken away no matter how hard a government tries. The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that “bloggers on forums such as Tianya.cn have taken to posting in formats that China’s Internet censors, often employees of commercial Internet service providers, have […]
3Jul2008 | Jason K. Vaughn | 0 comments | Continued
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, ...