by Dan Mitchell | Dec 3, 2015 | Blogs, Crime, Society
A couple of radical Islamists murdered a bunch of people in California and, even before any details were available, some politicians sought – once again – to exploit a tragedy. Here’s a short excerpt from USA Today about Hillary Clinton’s response. Democratic...
by Dan Mitchell | Nov 14, 2015 | Blogs, Crime, Human Rights, Society
On Friday, I was asked at a Colorado briefing if I had any good policy news from around the world. I was stumped. Because mostly we’ve seen policy move in the wrong direction. In recent years, we’ve seen a couple of nations repeal their flat tax systems. A few...
by Dan Mitchell | Oct 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
Like most Americans, I’m impressed by Dr. Ben Carson’s personal story and achievements. But since I’m a policy wonk, I have to admit that I’m equally impressed by hisinstinctive understanding that a flat tax is both fair and good for growth. Moreover, it’s also worth...
by Dan Mitchell | Oct 9, 2015 | Blogs, Crime, Society
I don’t necessarily blame President Obama for seeking to politicize tragic mass shootings. His actions may be a bit unseemly, but also understandable if he truly believes that disarming law-abiding people is the best way to reduce carnage. That being said, this...
by Dan Mitchell | Sep 6, 2015 | Blogs, Crime, Europe, Society
Earlier this year, I argued that it was unfair and immoral to deny European Jews from being able to protect themselves with firearms. They get targeted by terrorists and other thugs who can strike at any time, often with suicidal intent, and even the most effective...
