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Restructuring the Police
The solution to the problem of police misconduct requires a radical restructuring, but not just of the police.
April 20, 2021
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
Police, still, now?
Do police need more crime than already committed? So need to magnify their role? Do they worry prosperity may make them utterly useless?
July 18, 2020
Jeffery J. Smith
Activist
The Police Versus the People
Until society confronts victimless laws as violations of liberty, there will be an inherent conflict between the police and the people.
May 3, 2015
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
Is Jury Duty Involuntary Servitude?
In California, Code of Civil Procedure 211 authorizes the sheriffs and court bailiffs of a county to kidnap people and force them to serve on a jury.
October 5, 2009
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
Card Games Banned for Seniors
A ban on petty gambling is in itself not a major issue, but it points to a deep problem in laws and policies. Government is often not a servant of the people, but a cruel master.
August 9, 2009
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
Federal Government Continues Its Money Monopoly
The Federal Reserve has continuously expanded the money supply by more than the growth of the economy, inflicting great damage
June 8, 2009
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
A City Ordinance Against Being Annoying
Two cities in Michigan allow police to cite citizens for annoying behavior
February 23, 2009
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
Creation and Confiscation of Currency
On November 14, 2007. FBI agents took two tons of Ron Paul medallions along with gold, silver, and the company’s records
December 1, 2008
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
Should Hate Speech be Banned?
Speech is a danger if it directly incites people to physically attack the targeted group. But if speech only offends a targeted group, this is not considered a crime.
April 1, 2008
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
The Government Declares War on Buttocks
The FCC seeks to inflict a $1.4 million fine against 52 ABC television stations because they showed naked buttocks in a “NYPD Blue” show in 2003
January 1, 2008
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
Abolish All Copyright!
Lawyers turn rights into wrongs
September 1, 2007
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
Killing Dolphins and Killing People
Perhaps our insensitivity to killing is a result of thousands of years of cultural evolution
April 1, 2007
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
War on Drugs Expands to Catnip
According to the drug warriors, catnip has been a major gateway to the human abuse of drugs, and yet there has been no prohibition
November 1, 2006
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
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