Economic liberty and political freedom in Egypt and Chile
Walter E Williams argues Egypt's political liberty suffers from weak institutions and heavy state control. He cites high poverty, unemployment, and a vast underground economy driven by red tape and lack of formal property titles. He contrasts successful immigration impacts and cites Chile's 1973 coup as a case where military rule enabled free market reforms.
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Egypt needs reforms to unlock economic liberty
The text argues that while personal liberty matters, Egypt requires reforms that create economic liberty. It contrasts Chile's economy and Latin American democracy with Arab world realities, noting Western calls for democracy amid widespread repression and citing Freedom House and Amnesty reports. It emphasizes economic reform over purely liberal ideals.
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Constitution Minute Encourages Reading the Constitution
Editorial urges Americans to read the Constitution to understand constitutional decisions. It promotes constitutional literacy by publishing a portion weekly and stresses that the document belongs to the people, not the government or courts.
Amendment Eleven limits suits against states and people
The text states that the judicial power shall not extend to suits in law or equity against a state or the people. A historical note records that the amendment was proposed by the Third Congress on September 5, 1794 and proclaimed ratified on January 8, 1798 after approval by three fourths of the states.
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Eleventh Amendment Roots in Chisholm V Georgia Case
The Eleventh Amendment emerged after the 1793 Chisholm v Georgia decision raised concerns about federal court power over states. Adopted March 4 1794 and ratified February 7 1795, it barred citizens of one state from suing another in federal court and later limited suits against one’s own state.
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Calls to Defy Government Day on July Fourth
A libertarian-leaning reader laments the erosion of liberty, arguing July 4 should be a mourning day rather than celebration. They warn of government overreach, question freedoms, and propose a constitutional amendment demanding hanging for officials who violate constitutional rights.
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