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The One Minute Case For Strict Civil Liability of the Justice System

What is the problem? The growing use of non-lethal weapons such as tasers by the police has to calls to ban or restrict their use. The real issue being debated is the extent to which police officers should risk their safety to detain suspects. Should they only use force when someone’s life is in danger, …

November 2, 2007 – 4:08 pm | By David Veksler | Posted in Economics, Philosophy | Tagged , | Comments (1)

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)