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The Tyranny of the Minority

Posted on 12/08/2008 by Glen Harness

John Stuart Mill was right when talking about the tyranny that can happen in democracies. In his “On Liberty” he states “Society can and does execute its own mandates; and if it issues wrong mandates instead of right, or any … Continue reading →

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Just Imagine

Posted on 12/08/2008 by Glen Harness

Today is the “anniversary” of John Lennon’s murder. I can’t believe it’s been almost 30 years since he was shot down in cold blood outside his apartment building in New York. I guess you’d have to say that Lennon was … Continue reading →

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A “Poor” Standard of Living

Posted on 12/04/2008 by Glen Harness

It’s been said before that the poor and homeless in America have a better standard of living than the poor and homeless in other countries. How you can be poor and still have two or three TVs, cell phones, and … Continue reading →

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