Why Do You Have A Right To Speech, But Not To Food?
Dave Killion — October 14, 2012
Maybe this will help -
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Isn’t Vote Buying Illegal?
Dave Killion — May 9, 2012
The provincial government has introduced legislation to create a new holiday in British Columbia called Family Day, starting in February 2013. Business concerns have been dismissed on the grounds that the stretch between New Year’s Day and Easter is so long, families ‘deserve’ a break. Plus, the holiday practically pays for itself! -
“(Premier Christie Clark) acknowledged that some businesses may have concerns about another paid day off for workers, but suggested the holiday could pay off economically and socially.
“Think about ski hills and tourist destinations,” Clark said. “Think about restaurants and hotels on Family Day. People will use it to take their family out and do things. That’s the purpose of it.”
Well, I guess I just never thought about it like that. It appears that people have simply not had enough time to spend their money! Perhaps the government is really on to something here. Perhaps what we really need is even more paid holidays.
Seriously, how can anyone swallow this? More state-mandated holidays means lower wages, fewer and smaller pay raises, and slower job creation in BC. Taxpayers will be better served if this holiday has a name more in keeping with its outcome, rather than its intent… perhaps Anti-Investment Day, or Victory Over Entrepreneurship Day. Considering the current state of the global economy, citizens should recognize this proposal for what it is – a goodie for the benefit of public sector unions at the expense of provincial families.
Libertarian Parenting
Dave Killion — February 7, 2012
I was reviewing some of my notes recently, and was reminded of a meeting the Victoria LBC held some time ago, during which we discussed libertarian parenting. I have not seen much written on this topic, but I only came to libertarianism about 5-6 years ago, so there are tons of material with which I’m not familiar. It may be that there is something substantial I have not come across yet, but it appears to me there are some very tough questions concerning the rights and responsibilities of parents and children which libertarianism may not answer sufficiently.
That aside, I have noted that having a libertarian father had a definite effect on the way my sons approached their schooling. Each of them developed a keener interest in history, law, economics, civics, and social studies. Both of them delighted in challenging their teachers, and derived great satisfaction from going toe-to-toe not only with the teachers, but sometimes the bulk of the class. And it was very rare that I would ask what had been learned in school that day only to be told “nothing…” In fact, on more than one occasion my work phone would ring with a call from one or the other of them eager to give me an account of the terrific debate they had just had. Rather than being upset at being challenged, the teachers seemed invigorated at having someone who could bring a little excitement to classes that are often dreary. So there was that.
Not having many personal acquaintances who are libertarian (and parents, to boot), I would love to hear from any readers who have experience to share on this topic. Don’t be shy!
