By Richard Rowland The Problem: Fat and Sassy Many of our so-called “political leaders” are concerned about the obesity of individuals out there in the public. They seem intent on saving them from their own “misbehavior”.  Yet, the governments that these folks operate are so morbidly obese in their own right that they are close to death—which for a government would be akin to going bankrupt and disappearing. But the politicians who...

This article originally published in the Hawaii Reporter here. Scanning the week’s national news, views and clues with you and yours in mind By Malia Hill Quote of the Week: “My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.”—Thomas Jefferson Each week, we’ll be monitoring the web to find the most interesting, challenging, or important items for those who are concerned about liberty,...

by Richard O. Rowland The following is the full text of a letter to the editor, which was published in the April 20, 2012 edition of the Pacific Business News. The key question not answered in the article (4/6/12 Pacific Business News “Food businesses face fee hikes”) is why hike fees or hire more inspectors? What is the problem that needs to be solved? Or is this being considered to keep up with the state of California? What a perversion...