Tag: Politics

Ohio Banned the Cameras That Catch You Speeding. It Kept the Ones That Watch Everyone.

Ohio spent a decade fighting traffic cameras. When its first restrictions were struck down by the Ohio Supreme Court in 2017, the legislature switched to the purse, deducting camera revenue from cities dollar for dollar and later banning county and township programs outright. In the same decade, automated license plate readers spread with almost no scrutiny, upheld by courts across the country. This essay gives the case for that distinction its full due, including real due process and revenue objections, then shows where it breaks: we banned the tool that observes guilt and kept the one that observes everyone. Featuring a Georgia ticket captured on a Flock camera, and a hard reconciliation with my own argument that cameras everywhere might save civilization.

You Are the Rich Person in This Argument

We treat "tax the rich" as self-evident. It is not. This essay states the honest case for progressive taxation before taking it apart, traces just how recent and contested the modern income tax actually is, and lands on a simpler argument: if you believe the wealthy should give more, you already know one, by any honest global standard. Featuring a citation-backed nod to the strongest form of the opposing case, instead of a strawman.

Do You Care About Truth… or Winning?

This essay argues that the pursuit of truth should be the foundation of all serious intellectual conversations, especially in the Information Age where facts can be verified instantly. It makes the case that debates should embrace AI as a real-time tool for fact-checking and clarification, shifting the goal away from winning arguments and toward discovering objective reality. Truth should not depend on wit, memory, or rhetorical skill, but on evidence, verification, and the willingness to update beliefs when confronted with new information.

What’s Wrong With Loving Everyone Equally?

This essay challenges the instinct to feel automatic loyalty toward people who share our identity traits such as gender, race, nationality, or religion. It argues that this impulse is simply modern tribalism in new packaging, and that true equality cannot coexist with identity-based favoritism. The piece makes the case for universal humanism, the idea that moral concern should extend equally to all people, regardless of the group they belong to.

The Absurdity of Sending American Tax Dollars Overseas

This essay exposes the moral and fiscal absurdity of the U.S. government sending billions in taxpayer dollars overseas while millions of Americans suffer at home. It argues that since the government can create money freely, the real crisis is not scarcity but misplaced priorities. The piece calls for keeping tax revenue within America to address homelessness, education, and veteran care before funding foreign causes.

Most Things Deserve No Opinion

Most things deserve no opinion. Marcus Aurelius reminded us that we always own the option of having no opinion—a superpower in an age addicted to hot takes. Why waste energy pretending to know or care about everything? Clarity often comes not from saying more, but from saying nothing at all.

“Down With Big Tech!” … Sent From My iPhone

“Railing against Big Tech while tweeting from your iPhone is the height of irony. The fortunes of innovators aren’t accidents — they’re the result of voluntarily serving millions. If you think they’re too rich, stop buying what they sell.”

Discrimination Must Be A Two Way Street

I argue against government intervention in anti-discrimination laws, suggesting that everyday consumer choices reflect rational discrimination. I posit that the free market, rather than legislation, would address issues of discrimination naturally. Businesses that discriminate would face market consequences, promoting equilibrium through consumer choice without government oversight.

#RequiredReading: Pro-Child Politics by Katy Faust

Pro-Child Politics by Katy Faust challenges the status quo by centering children in every cultural and political conversation. This powerful collection of essays delves into critical issues like race, gender, education, and the economy, advocating for a child-first approach to policy and societal values. While I don’t align with every perspective, the book offers a profound opportunity to reflect on how we shape the next generation. A must-read for anyone seeking to protect children from ideological extremes and foster a better future.

Required Reading: Woke, Inc. by Vivek Ramaswamy #RequiredReading

“Woke, Inc.” critiques the adoption of “woke” culture in corporations and institutions #‪butfreedom‬