We are frequently confronted with claims that LGBT rights are under attack by conservatives. There is a problem with this
Tag: individual rights
The “Right” to a Value
For decades, we have been told that individuals have a “right” to certain values, such as an education, a “living
The Fallacy of Conflicting Rights
A major source of political animosity and controversy today is the belief that the rights of individuals occasionally conflict. The
Should We Allow STRs?
A recent article about short-term rentals (STRs) in Corpus Christi begins with the question: “Should companies like Airbnb be allowed
The Real Meaning of the Declaration of Independence
For most Americans, July 4th is a time to celebrate the nation’s independence from Great Britain. Certainly, that was the
Conflicting “Rights”
If we examine nearly any political issue, from health care to housing, from jobs to wages, we will find claims
Is Property a Fundamental Right?
A recent article at The Hill claims that property is a fundamental right. This claim illustrates why property rights are