Asbestos litigation has spun so far out of control that the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal directly from an intermediate state court. Multi-million dollar verdicts are being awarded to healthy plaintiffs based on speculation about … [Read more...] about Asbestos Is Gold For Trial Lawyers
The Premier American Hero — George Washington — May 2002
The Premier American Hero — George Washington If there ever were a time when the American people need heroes, that time is now. Fortunately, we don't have to invent a hero. The man who should be honored as our greatest American is … [Read more...] about The Premier American Hero — George Washington — May 2002
Forced Drugging By Government
State governments and the federal courts are separately assuming the power to forcibly drug American citizens. The details are shocking. The federal Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently ordered dentist Dr. Charles Sell, charged but never … [Read more...] about Forced Drugging By Government
Secrecy is a Losing Ploy
Not many people want to be accused of acting like Bill Clinton. When campaign rival John McCain compared George W. Bush to Clinton in a South Carolina television attack ad, the Bush campaign cried foul. Vice President Dick Cheney's pursuit of … [Read more...] about Secrecy is a Losing Ploy
Is the Era of Big Government Coming Back? — February 2002
Is the Era of Big Government Coming Back? ID Cards Coming in the Back Door? Having had to retreat from legislative attempts to establish a national ID card through Social Security numbers or unique health care identifiers, … [Read more...] about Is the Era of Big Government Coming Back? — February 2002
Why The Democrats Won
“I am ruling out a tax increase,” the new Governor of debt-ridden New Jersey declared the day after his election. He said he is embarking on “an agonizing reappraisal of what government should do, and perhaps more importantly, what … [Read more...] about Why The Democrats Won
Disease Attacks On Americans
The anthrax scare has made Americans suddenly and acutely very disease conscious. Until a few weeks ago, most Americans had never heard of anthrax, and worries about smallpox had been abandoned years ago. While we have yet to learn the source of the … [Read more...] about Disease Attacks On Americans
Follow The Money On Vaccines
It isn't often that a Governor vetoes a bill that was passed unanimously by both Houses of the State Legislature. It reminds us of the old saying of the mother, watching her son drill for the first time with the troops: “Everybody's out … [Read more...] about Follow The Money On Vaccines
NEA Goals, Spin, and Concealment — August 2001
NEA Goals, Spin, and Concealment You've got to hand it to the National Education Association. The NEA's press people and spin artists know how to manipulate the news. The NEA got widespread national publicity by announcing on … [Read more...] about NEA Goals, Spin, and Concealment — August 2001
Humans vs. Fish at Klamath Falls
Are you for humans or for suckerfish? That's the issue in Klamath Falls, Oregon, where armed U.S. federal marshals are guarding the irrigation canal gates to keep the river from flowing to 1,400 farms that will soon be out of business if they … [Read more...] about Humans vs. Fish at Klamath Falls