Old McDonald’s had a farm, EE-I-EE-I-CORNNNNN
Since the early 20th Century, the federal government has been involved in subsidizing farmers. While the Republican Party is usually associated with the ideas of free market capitalism and GOP candidates often voice their opposition to government intervention into the marketplace, farm subsidies find their greatest proponents among Republicans. This is largely due to the [...]
Reforming Social Security… From Social Taxes to Income Security
Today we are concerned about America’s social security program, and whether it should be expanded, reformed, or simply dismantled. When talking about social security, however, we must consider the role of federal income taxes. Social security is the federal government’s largest tax on individual incomes, and it is meant to provide a safety net for [...]
Should the federal government manage the protection of national parks and forests?
From Alcatraz Island to Yellowstone National Park to the Washington Monument, our nation is filled with a rich and beautiful landscape of history, wildlife, and sacred memorials. The creation of national parks for the preservation and protection of these sights is well within the powers of Congress as outlined in Article IV, Section 3 of [...]
Should the US get involved in Syria?
Make no mistake; men, women, and children are dying today in Syria. Innocent people are killed while the nation is embroiled in a civil war. Just as we seem to ask when anything happens in the world today, what is America’s role in this crisis? Advocates of federalism and the Constitution should have no confusion [...]
Should we call it ObamneyCare?
Before discussing the debate regarding the similarities between ObamaCare and RomneyCare, let us simply suggest that many Americans agree with the following statement: We should provide the affordable means for our citizens to have healthcare coverage for their families. The problem with the debate over healthcare, like most political debates in our country, is the [...]
The closed border isn’t quite working… what about an open border?
Why are Americans so concerned with “securing the border”? Is it terrorism? drugs? cultural isolationism? While discussing the following arguments commonly held when debating border control keep in mind the question, how different would America be with an open border policy? Argument #1 Terrorism is the greatest threat to America’s sovereignty. Terrorism is a significant [...]
