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Reinventing Democracy – Election by Jury

Imagine yourself being tried for a sensational crime, one that has gripped the passions of the entire country. It’s Casey Anthony, Duke Lacrosse and George Zimmerman, all rolled into one. Would you like to be tried in a well regulated courtroom, presided over by a judge, your fate in the hands of a jury that … Continue reading Reinventing Democracy – Election by Jury →

RP Uncategorized 26 Comments January 21, 2014November 16, 2020

Why we “Need” Prohibition

I was looking through some old essays and came across the following gem, written in favor of alcohol Prohibition in the 1930s. Needless to say, I found it highly amusing. Alcohol: Been There. Done That For a little while in my teenage years, my friends and I drank alcohol. It was fun. I have some … Continue reading Why we “Need” Prohibition →

RP Uncategorized 2 Comments January 5, 2014August 6, 2020

A Great Society Takes Care Of Its Own

As far as heart wrenching stories go, this surely has to be one. Boeing, despite record profits, is arm-twisting its hometown into giving away massive tax breaks; an incredible figure of $8.7 Billion, amounting to 10% of its entire company value. Having obtained that, it is now forcing its machinist union to accept deep wage … Continue reading A Great Society Takes Care Of Its Own →

RP Uncategorized 2 Comments November 19, 2013November 16, 2020

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