Gun control advocates like to talk about the “costs” of gun policy by citing homicide, suicide, and accidental gun death/injury statistics. Something about the concept of “costs” as it concerns issues like this doesn’t sit right with me.
Category: Two Cents
On Antinatalism III
Another two thoughts I had on antinatalism, the belief that it is morally wrong to procreate, either on the basis of consent or on the basis of potential suffering.
On Food Delivery
I’ve been delivery food to people through DoorDash and Ubereats for the last three months. Something I’ve noticed is that once in a while a female customer will open their front door and only be wearing a long shirt, or otherwise dressed in an attractive manner.
On Protectionism
I can’t think of a single economic or business regulation imposed by people who call themselves “government” that is not primarily a form of protectionism for established interests.
On Utah Politics III
The Mormon Church has now come out in support of legalizing medical marijuana, but not in the specific way that Proposition 2 does. This is interesting.
On Government Murder
R. J. Rummel estimated that the institution of government killed just over a quarter billion people last century. What is the institution of government? It’s the group of people in society who believe, without evidence, that they have the authority to impose their rules onto peaceful people.
On Monopoly II
I think everyone agrees that monopolies are bad for the economy (except the monopolists, of course). Why are monopolies bad? For starters, they have an incentive problem.
On Niggas
This thought recently occurred to me: black people are maintaining the label “nigga” in the minds of non-blacks. Think about it. In music, movies, TV shows, anywhere you see black people interacting with one another, what is the primary pronoun they use toward one another? “Sup, my nigga?”
On Utah Politics II
It should be obvious to any observer of the recent Mormon Church’s interference in Utah politics that this organization is thoroughly opposed to anything resembling liberty.
On Tolerance
You get no virtue points for tolerating your allies, but your enemies. Here’s a simple test to know how tolerant you are.