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There are people in this world (who ought to know better) who demand that I feel "species solidarity" with neighborly nutters like these. Worse, they feel that I ought to be made into a criminal if I choose not to call 911 at the whim of these entities. Pardon me while I refuse to share their enthusiasm for such legally sanctioned slavery. (Read the entire blog entry)

When designing a government it must serve the interests of the governed. But it must also serve the interests of those who govern — and in two senses. Those who govern are humans. They must not be expected to work for free, or at a loss, or counter to their own self interests. And they must have the tools necessary to their professional interest in protecting rights, which itself must be rational and attainable and not self-defeating. (Read the entire blog entry)

a take off of It's a Wonderful Life... interesting... (Read the entire blog entry)

With all the news this year about Ayn Rand — the record-smashing sales of her decades old novels, her name on placards at the Tea Party protests, the publication of her collected speeches and interviews, and not just one but two mainstream biographies — perhaps the most exciting is the publication of this book, subtitled The Basic Principles of Objectivism, and containing the lecture series Rand authorized Nathaniel Branden to disseminate to teach her philosophy.

This book is a fascinating and invaluable work, one that ranks no lower in interest and value than Rand's own non-fiction. It is of value not just because it presents the Objectivist stand on so many issues, but because it shows the method of thought that results in those stands. For good or bad it documents Branden's central place in the history of Objectivism. It will appeal equally on their own levels to scholars, critics, Rand aficionados and those interested in learning about Objectivism. Rand readers will only wish for more. (Read the entire blog entry)

John|12.8.09 @ 9:50PM|# I don't know if he is malevolent or incompetant. But, honestly does it make any difference? reply to this juris imprudent|12.8.09 @ 10:04PM|# Yes, because malevolent means he will at some point achieve his ends and stop. (Read the entire blog entry)

A critical view of a recent article (regarding charities) in a local newspaper. (Read the entire blog entry)

Chinese factories churn out fakes of US currency and other collectibles.  Even certifications and encapsulating holders are counterfeited. (Read the entire blog entry)

Reflections on the public healthcare system of British Columbia as witnessed during the birth of my son and the hospitalization of him and my wife. (Read the entire blog entry)

This is an invaluable collection of links to important Ayn Rand biographical material on the web. It was compiled by Neil Parille, and is posted here with his permission. (Read the entire blog entry)

A cross posting from the Heroism in Horror Series from Superhero Babylon. Specifically the introduction. (Read the entire blog entry)