A recent editorial in the Dallas Morning News states that The idea of the American Dream is that anyone can
Author: Brian Phillips
The Morality of Tree Ordinances
On Christmas Eve, 2017, owners of a parcel of land in Victoria, Texas, had several oak trees removed from their
Principles and Pragmatism
San Antonio is considering new regulations for short-term rentals (STRs). Unfortunately, some STR owners welcome the new regulations. For example,
Conservatives Attack Free Speech
On Monday, Georgia Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle threatened to revoke a sales tax exemption on jet fuel for airlines after
Government isn’t a Business
Political candidates frequently talk about their business experience and the need to bring business principles to government. Government, they tell
Regulations and Affordable Housing
We hear lots of talk about affordable housing, but few mention one of the primary causes of unaffordable housing–government regulations.
Principles and Eminent Domain
Calls for new laws regarding the use of eminent domain echo across the state. Rural land owners are finding their
Conceding Moral Premises
Far too often, victims of government regulations concede the moral principles involved. They simply disagree with how the principle is