Allow me to share a parable my late friend Craig told me: Before we are born, we are hanging out on the astral planes, having fun with our friends. Then our number is called: it’s our turn to don a body and come to Earth. We come here, live our lives, spending as much as 80, 90, even … Continue reading Vacation
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A Parable in Defense of Democracy
For decades there has been a debate about how government could and should raise money to pay for public services like schools and police protection, road maintenance and garbage disposal. Progressives like myself have long argued that there should be some kind of a wealth tax because those with higher incomes and assets often pay … Continue reading A Parable in Defense of Democracy