A couple of years ago, I wrote about an immigration analogy I read on another site. I don't want to repeat the whole thing, but here's the key part I didn't like: Let me see if I correctly understand the thinking behind these protests. Let's say I break into your house. Let's say that when you discover me in your house, you insist that I leave. But I say, "I've made all the … [Read more...] about So What If It’s Illegal?
The Rational Optimist
This is an ad for a book, but it's also pretty much my take on the human condition. Despite all the complaining on this blog, I really am something of an optimist. … [Read more...] about The Rational Optimist
The Illinois Legislature Gets Sexting Right?
Our laws against child pornography were created many years ago, when the production of child pornography was a much more difficult process. A would-be child pornographer had to use film cameras to take the pictures. And since a commercial lab would report him to the police, he had to have the equipment and skill to develop the film as well. Pretty much the only people … [Read more...] about The Illinois Legislature Gets Sexting Right?
Another Reason Not To Consent To Searches
Scott Greenfield points out that if the police ask to search your car and you consent, the courts have ruled that you are consenting to let the police take your car apart. Here's the language he quotes from United States v. Garcia: The search here was reasonable. When the officers requested permission to search the truck after asking Garcia whether he was carrying "anything … [Read more...] about Another Reason Not To Consent To Searches
Happy 4/20 But Keep It Away From Me
So, it's 4/20, which is apparently some sort of big day for pot smokers. I don't know why, but pot smokers have glommed onto the number 420 or 4:20 or 4/20 as somehow being tied to pot. I'm sure it makes sense if you're stoned. Anyway, I think I've established my libertarian credentials well enough that I can now afford to make a libertarian confession: I hate marijuana. When I … [Read more...] about Happy 4/20 But Keep It Away From Me