Petersburg cemetery dispute shows inflexible government
A Petersburg Texas community faces a $400 grave opening fee as county officials end a 50 year tradition of digging and covering graves at no cost. The local practice, once supported by county equipment and as a courtesy to families, is ended amid concerns it violates public assets rules.
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Hollywood ads warn and warn again on ratings
Jacob Sullum argues that ratings explanations in movie ads help some parents but mainly alert teens to movies. He notes studios defend voluntary restrictions on R rated ads, citing public regret over marketing to minors while acknowledging broader media reach. He compares to tobacco ad bans and urges Hollywood to self restraint rather than government censorship.
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Is there such a thing as a social contract rights and risks
Tibor Machan questions the social contract as a tool of political philosophy. He traces Hobbes and Leviathan, noting the need for consent and peace, while arguing the theory’s flaws and potential misuse in claiming universal agreement. Machan cites his roles at Freedom Communications, Chapman University, and Hoover Institution.
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