Half Past the Month
THE REPUBLICANS on my city council are starting to scare me. Accused of prejudice by a new group of Alyinsky Democrats, they folded, at least to the degree they were left mumbling apologies into their shoes. That, of course, is not unusual. What struck some of us, though, was the absurdity of the Democrat demands, Read the full article…
Keating: Tariffs and Their Exemptions
by Maryann O. Keating, Ph.D. Over the Christmas holidays while entertaining house guests, our 20-year-old stove malfunctioned destroying the main circuit breaker and plunging the house into cold and darkness. Replacing our Sears Kenmore stove is no longer an option, and, to avoid remodeling kitchen space, we realized that we would have to pay a Read the full article…
Morris: Awash in Regulations
by Leo Morris Forget for a moment, if you can, what you think about the dangers of tobacco and the wisdom or folly of government trying to regulate its use. Consider, instead, how you think the laws dictating your conduct should be enacted. Three examples to ponder: The Fort Wayne City Council enacted two ordinances Read the full article…
The Outstater: Buttigieg’s ‘Shortest Way Home’
PETE BUTTIGIEG, the pluperfect modern avatar-like demographically fashioned hero, is making a credible run for president of the United States partly on his frequent mention of the courage and character needed in a combat zone. There is a strong inference of combat experience. Fortunately for those interested in the facts, the South Bend mayor’s military Read the full article…
Morris: What’s Ahead in 2020
by Leo Morris Another year gone, another reset of the calendar, which means it is time to take stock of where we’ve been and where we’re going. The usual changeover rituals are too limited in one way or another. “Top 10” lists usually consider only the best or worst of the 12 months just gone Read the full article…
Williams: Preserving the Indy 500
by Steve Williams, J.D., CPA While other sports provide seedings and other advantages to favored participants (e.g. NFL playoffs, NCAA tournament), the Indianapolis 500 has demanded equality of opportunity, not crony capitalism. With few exceptions since 1911, the 33 fastest qualifiers start the race in the order of their qualifying times, no starting positions having Read the full article…
