Well, not quite, but this isn't good. After last year's problems with lead paint in children's toys, Congress passed new laws to regulate the industry. Without changes to strict new safety rules...mom-and-pop toy makers and retailers could be forced to conduct testing and labeling they can't afford, even if they use materials as benign as unfinished wood, organic cotton and … [Read more...] about The Congress That Stole Christmas
When It’s Time to Collect…
I'm not as upset as some people about Chrysler taking out an ad in the Wall Street Journal to thank us for the money. Sure, they're thanking us by spending $100,000 of our own money, but really, that's a drop in the bucket. Besides, they'll pay it all back, in theory. On the other hand, Mark Cuban has a great idea how to get our money back if they give us trouble: I could … [Read more...] about When It’s Time to Collect…
Time to Give Something Back?
Hey Readers! With overnight shipping, it's still not too late to get your favorite blogger something special! Amazon.com Widgets … [Read more...] about Time to Give Something Back?
One Letter Too Far…
Eric Wallace at Illinois Review just suggested that the next U.S. Senator from Illinois should follow what he calls the "L.I.F.T. Principles for governing." The acronym stands for: Limited Government Individual Liberty and Responsibility Free Enterprise Traditional Values Ah, the old libertarian-conservative schism is still there. He had me through L.I.F. but then he had … [Read more...] about One Letter Too Far…
Banned in 2008
I normally let Reason magazine promote their own videos, but I thought I'd post this sad reminder of how often, and in how many ways, some people want to prevent other people from having fun. … [Read more...] about Banned in 2008