USA Kids have been Dumbified
I have this ongoing discussion with a reader who is a longtime urban high school teacher, a wonderful guy who’s seen generations of teens come and generations go, and who has a delightful poetic sensibility and quirky outlook on his life and his family and his beloved... read moreThe Truth in Political Promises Act
We suggest that all Australian political officeholders be held to the same ethical standards as other citizens. We don’t tolerate lies and deceit from manufacturers, business owners, shop assistants, estate agents, used car salespeople, solicitors, medical... read moreHappy Australian Tax Freedom Day!
A tax is ‘a compulsory exaction of money by a public authority for public purposes, enforceable by law, and is not a payment for services rendered.’ At least that is the way the High Court defined it way back in 1938. To put it simply: A tax is something you must pay... read moreAnarchy in Australia (And It’s Not Chaos)
Anarchy has a bad rap. When people hear the word they generally think of angry kids wearing black and burning cars. Or of people running wild in the streets, fighting and looting. But that isn’t anarchy; it is chaos. The difference is important. Some people claim that... read more
