Our Views on Freedom and Self-Rule
Our Views argues that readers should promote and preserve freedom through personal responsibility. It asserts equality under the Creator and the right to life property and liberty, defining freedom as self-control and urging individuals to secure freedom for themselves and others.
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Pierty Beave
Senate split over EPA power to regulate greenhouse gases
The Murkowski resolution to overturn the EPA ruling that greenhouse gases endanger health failed 47 to 53, exposing Democratic rifts on climate policy. Supporters argued EPA overreach, while opponents warned of economic disruption and tax-like effects. Notable figures included Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Barbara Boxer.
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Environmental Protection Agency
Washington Post
Senate
Lisa Murkowski
Alaska
EPA
Sen. Murkowski
Jay Rockefeller
West Virginia
Murkowski
Congress
Sen. Rockefeller
Barack Obama
ABC News
Michael B. Gerrard
Center For Climate Change Law
Columbia Law School
California
Barbara Boxer
Carly Fiorina
Gulf of Mexico
Environmental Committee
James Inhofe
R-Okla
Questioning the park multiplier in state budgets
John Hood argues that the multiplier effect in government spending is misused to defend park subsidies in North Carolina. He critiques a Raleigh News & Observer report on a 2008 NC State study, noting nonlocal visitor definitions inflated perceived taxpayer benefits and that most park users are NC residents. He urges rejecting statistical malpractice and sticking to factual analyses.
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General Assembly
North Carolina
Milton Friedman
Andrew
Raleigh News & Observer
Parks
Lewis Ledford
N.C. State University
Park System
Ledford
Eno River State Park
Dunn
Asheboro
North
John Hood
The
John Locke Foundation
Carolina Journal.com
Jhood
Johnlocke.org
Failure to enforce border laws invites public critique
In a response to Steve Chapman's column, the writer argues the federal government must enforce Mexican border laws for all, condemning past administrations for leaving the border open. The letter claims illegal immigration is encouraged by lax enforcement and accuses officials of offering special status to migrants to influence voting.
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Steve Chapman
America
Mexico
Wall talk on border policy and national strength
Laura Fannin of Kings Mountain criticizes federal border policy and immigration trends. She urges a stronger approach, citing Mexico City walls as a model and calling for ethical reform and strict enforcement of U S laws. She invokes former President Reagan and stresses patriotism and tradition.
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Reagan
America
Laura Fannin
Kings Mountain
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