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Author Archives: David Deerson
North Carolina’s Despicable Amendment
I try as hard as I can to understand every side of an issue. I almost always find that those advocating for what I consider to be bad policy have legitimate concerns and valid opinions. But when it comes to … Continue reading
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Tagged Amendment 1, Civil Unions, Discrimination, gay marriage, gay rights, North Carolina
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My Last Word on Altruism
I appreciated Jordan McGillis’s February response to my January article, “It’s the Free Market… Really.” He challenged my claim that altruism doesn’t exist and provided a pretty compelling case for its existence. But throughout the response, I couldn’t help but feel that … Continue reading
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Tagged Altruism, Ayn Rand, Ludwig von Mises, philosophy, Self-Interest, Utility
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The First Annual North Carolina Forum For Freedom Student Leadership Summit
On Saturday, April 14th, student leaders from across the state of North Carolina will meet at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill for the first annual North Carolina Forum For Freedom. The forum will facilitate a discussion for … Continue reading
Defining Liberty: The Dangers of Positive Liberty
If we are going to go around calling ourselves libertarians, we had better get a solid idea of what exactly we mean when we talk about “liberty.” There are a few different ways that liberty, or freedom, have been defined … Continue reading
It’s the Free Market… Really
Every first Saturday of the month in Carroboro, North Carolina (Chapel Hill’s hipster outgrowth), an event called “Really Really Free Market” takes place. Essentially, it is a flea market where everything is free. People congregate to give away used retail … Continue reading
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Tagged Altruism, Ayn Rand, Communalism, Economics, Flea Market, Free Market, Markets, Really Really Free Market, Utility
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The FDA Just Ain’t Kosher
Have you ever noticed this symbol on food packaging? How about this one? These, and many others like them, are called hechshers, or kosher labels. Their presence indicates that the organization which administers the symbols has certified that the food … Continue reading
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Tagged Food and Drug Administration, Hanukkah, Jewish dietary law, Judaism, Kosher
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Libertarians Don’t Care About the Poor?
“But what about the poor?” It’s a question that libertarians are very often asked. The inquiry is usually made by someone who believes that libertarianism works well for those with the means but ignores those who, through no fault of … Continue reading
How To Organize a FIRE OCR Event on Your Campus
Last month, I wrote about the Office for Civil Rights’ assault on due process rights and common sense. Here’s how your campus group can help spread the word. The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) is leading the charge … Continue reading
Get Your Government Hands Off of My Coca-Cola!
And remember, if today they come for the smoker, tomorrow they will come for you. If today they grab your cigarette, tomorrow they will seize your junk food, your carbohydrates, your yummy but “empty” calories. And don’t think that your … Continue reading
More Likely Than Not: The Office of Civil Rights’ Encroachment on Due Process
On April 4th, 2011, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR, an agency of the U.S. Department of Education) issued a “Dear Colleague” letter addressed to all federally funded colleges and universities, which covers all accredited schools in the country except … Continue reading
