Behind all their differences, contradictions, and confusions, today’s political mainstream shares essentially the same philosophy leading to essentially the same conclusion: that the government has the right to force us to sacrifice our freedom, interests, and desires for the sake of the “common good.”
The Royal Society for Public Health no doubt sees itself as a worthy collection of people who are axiomatically on the side of the angels. I mean, who could be against public health?
“Voluntary” government programs are anything but. The National Salt Reduction Initiative is a warning shot for food producers and restaurant owners to reduce salt levels . . . or else.
People often view licensing as a necessary safeguard against unqualified practitioners of a trade. But there’s an important distinction between government licensing and private certification.
Nicolas Sarkozy last night threw his weight behind moves to ban the full Islamic veil in France, calling for an “unambiguous” parliamentary resolution against an item of clothing he said was “not welcome” in a country which valued sexual equality.
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Behind all their differences, contradictions, and confusions, today’s political mainstream shares essentially the same philosophy leading to essentially the same conclusion: that the government has the right to force us to sacrifice our freedom, interests, and desires for the sake of the “common good.” 
The Royal Society for Public Health no doubt sees itself as a worthy collection of people who are axiomatically on the side of the angels. I mean, who could be against public health? 
“Voluntary” government programs are anything but. The National Salt Reduction Initiative is a warning shot for food producers and restaurant owners to reduce salt levels . . . or else. 
People often view licensing as a necessary safeguard against unqualified practitioners of a trade. But there’s an important distinction between government licensing and private certification. 
Nicolas Sarkozy last night threw his weight behind moves to ban the full Islamic veil in France, calling for an “unambiguous” parliamentary resolution against an item of clothing he said was “not welcome” in a country which valued sexual equality.