Despite the Republicans enjoying a majority in all three branches of the federal government, the liberals seem to have a lock on debates about public policy because they are more skillful (or dishonest) in the use of words. The current controversy … [Read more...] about Americans Need a Tax Cut Now
Tax-Cut Dollars and Dogmas — April 2001
Tax-Cut Dollars and Dogmas Despite the Republicans enjoying a majority in all three branches of the federal government, the liberals seem to have a lock on debates about public policy because they are more skillful (or dishonest) in … [Read more...] about Tax-Cut Dollars and Dogmas — April 2001
Bush Judicial Appointees Should Be Pro-Parent
When President George W. Bush gets around to appointing federal judges, the issue of parental rights should be a major criterion. One model for what this means is contained in the principles recently outlined by the Wyoming Supreme Court. In two … [Read more...] about Bush Judicial Appointees Should Be Pro-Parent
Death Tax Deception
Congressional Republicans have signaled that they are willing to compromise the death-tax provision of President Bush's tax-cut proposal. This offers a splendid opportunity to get it right. Those who are campaigning for a cut in the death tax … [Read more...] about Death Tax Deception
Let’s Encourage, Not Discourage, Allegiance
Back in the olden days of the Cold War, a favorite sport of the liberals was to accuse conservatives of seeing imaginary spies and traitors under the bed. Who could have predicted that a real spy named Robert Hanssen and a traitor named Marc Rich … [Read more...] about Let’s Encourage, Not Discourage, Allegiance
Education Reporter — March 2001
The Hidden Meaning Of Marriage Tax Repeal
Repeal of the marriage tax penalty was always good for a big round of applause in the campaign speeches of most political candidates last year. But it's scheduled for bumpy sledding in the drafting of this year's tax-cut bill. The marriage … [Read more...] about The Hidden Meaning Of Marriage Tax Repeal
Dumbing Down and Developing Diversity — March 2001
Dumbing Down and Developing Diversity Dumbing Down Tests Tests, standards and accountability are the watchwords for public school education reform. Such good words! Can they do the job? Unfortunately, the testing system has been … [Read more...] about Dumbing Down and Developing Diversity — March 2001
What’s At Stake In The New HHS Privacy Regs?
In earlier, simpler times, medical privacy was no problem. Your doctor recorded the date of your visit and his diagnosis and prescriptions in his inimitable illegible handwriting and put it safely in a manila folder where only he or his nurse would … [Read more...] about What’s At Stake In The New HHS Privacy Regs?
Why Tests and Standards Can’t Solve School Problems
Tests, standards and accountability are being advocated as the solution to the problems of public school education. Those are such good words; why can't they do the job? The testing system has been corrupted. Under the 1997 revision of the … [Read more...] about Why Tests and Standards Can’t Solve School Problems
