September 2007 Volume 14 Number 9
- Prosecution for Profit
- September 01, 2007
- Last month in Perspective, OCPA adjunct scholar Andrew Spiropoulos pointed out that Oklahoma attorney general Drew Edmondson “has imported to Oklahoma a new model of the office of attorney general that is destructive both to the rule of law and to the welfare of the state.” In an excellent July 5 editorial entitled “Prosecution for Profi... Read More >
- The Conservative's Conservative
- September 01, 2007
- Why Clarence Thomas Makes The New York Times See Red. Read More >
- The Truth Is, Americans Are Fighting and Winning
- September 01, 2007
- There’s a wise old proverb that says, “Confidence is half the victory.” That sentiment was echoed in an e-mail which Lt. Col. Steve Russell received not long ago from a senior Army officer. “Steve, we must have the courage to face uncertainty and danger—all of us, not just some of us. This is the time to have confidence in the principles we... Read More >
- Quote/Unquote
- September 01, 2007
- “It is not the function of the ;vernment to keep the citizen from falling into error; it is the function of the citizen to keep the ;vernment from falling into error.” --U.S. Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson “It is impossible for the man of pious reflection not to perceive in it [the Constitution] a finger of that Almighty hand whic... Read More >
- Overcoming Economic Ignorance
- September 01, 2007
- The world is filled with ignorance. Most ignorance is not bad, as it merely reflects a rational response to the limits on our time and cognitive abilities. For example, most carpenters are likely ignorant of Plato’s Republic, as Plato’s views on the nature of government are not needed for cabinetmaking. Conversely, you probably do not want the average politic... Read More >
- Enterprise Zone
- September 01, 2007
- Like most states these days, Oklahoma faces a serious shortage of funds to maintain, repair, and expand its highway system. The principal highway funding sources—state and federal fuel taxes—have not kept pace with inflation, with rising construction costs, or with the extent of driving. One alternative to either doing nothing or sharply increasing... Read More >
- Oklahoma Leads the Nation in Structurally Deficient Bridges
- September 01, 2007
- The Associated Press reported August 3 that “Oklahoma leads the nation in bridges that are structurally deficient, a classification of disrepair held by the bridge that collapsed in Minneapolis, according to Federal Highway Administration data. “In Oklahoma, nearly 27 percent of bridges were cited by the federal government as being structurally ... Read More >
- In Praise of Lewis and Clark
- September 01, 2007
- And the president who sent them. Read More >
- Why Government Doesn't Make Decisions Rationally
- September 01, 2007
- On the rare occasions when governments consider curbing their expenditure on some service—or, more likely, consider curbing the rate of increase in spending—they are invariably called upon to undertake discussions with relevant “stakeholders” and members of the community. This process is ostensibly undertaken to determine the views of those who are ... Read More >
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