Tag: government
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Get Out of My Garbage!
Wow. This article. Seattle. I’ve never been to Seattle. I’ve heard it’s a beautiful place. But no thank you. Dumpster Diving Unconstitutional Here’s an excerpt: “Under the program, nine full-time solid waste inspectors as well as contracted waste haulers tagged trash cans with more than 10 percent compostable material, providing those residents with educational material…
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Puerto Rican Default. When will governments learn? Probably never.
As an individual, you spend what you have. If you spend what you don’t have, people, and I’m talking highly motivated financial-type of people, aggressively come after you. It will hurt. And sure, there are plenty of individuals in this world who have gotten themselves over their head in debt, but for the most people,…
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In Support of Pluralism
I was reminded again this weekend the wide range of views that people, even in my circle of friends, tend to have on various topics. The hot topic this past weekend was President Obama’s remarks about the Crusades and Inquisition at the a prayer breakfast. The views from the right wanted to crucify him for…
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Government can be a blessing in a time of tragedy.
As we all send out our anxious prayers to the grief-stricken families affected by the tragic disappearance of the Malaysian airliner, I was reminded how we need to be thankful that we live in a day and age where governments can step in and help in the midst of trials. I have a feeling that…
Author Mark W Sasse 