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The One Minute Case For Capitalism

Capitalism a social system based on the principle of individual rights. A capitalist society is based on the recognition of individual rights, including property rights. Under capitalism, all property is privately owned, and the state is separated from economics just as it is from religion. Economically, capitalism is a system of laissez-faire, or free markets, …

February 13, 2009 – 2:21 am | By David Veksler | Posted in Economics, Politics | Tagged , , , , | Comments (60)

The One Minute Case For Individual Rights

Man is the rational animal Like all living beings, man requires certain values to survive, but he is unique in that he must choose the values necessary for his life because he has no automatic means of doing so. It is his ability to experience the world around him and comprehend it by the use …

May 24, 2007 – 4:51 pm | By David Veksler | Posted in Philosophy, Politics | Tagged , , , | Comments (8)

The One Minute Case Against Mandatory Seatbelt Laws

Driver safety is not a special prerogative of the state Seat belt laws are enforced “for our own good.” But traffic accidents are not leading causes of injury and death, nor is buckling seatbelts the most beneficial thing you can do for your health. Daily exercise, nutritious meals, intellectual enrichment, and regular sexual activity have …

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May 21, 2007 – 12:46 pm | By David Veksler | Posted in Politics | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (5)

The One Minute Case For Abortion Rights

What is abortion? Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by the induced removal of the fetus which results in the death of the fetus. There are two issues raised in abortion debates: Does a fetus have a right to be in a woman’s body against her will? Does the government have the right to …

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May 18, 2007 – 2:47 am | By David Veksler | Posted in Philosophy, Politics | Tagged , , | Comments (19)

The One Minute Case For Open Immigration

Restricting immigration violates individual rights The founding principle of the United States is that “all men” are endowed with “certain unalienable Rights“. These rights are inherent to our nature as human beings, not privileges granted by the government. It is unjust to protect the rights of some but violate the rights of others because of …

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May 16, 2007 – 12:41 pm | By David Veksler | Posted in Politics | Tagged , | Comments (27)