Here’s a great article from mises.org that injects some reality into the whole discussion about the exploitation of the third-world. While I’m the first to point out a lot of the ugliness that the US and other developed nations are responsible for, this article highlights an important piece that’s being left out of the debate: low productivity.

The current debate surrounding “gun control” is getting louder than ever. Let’s look at some historical figures that have commented on this topic. They are famous and infamous, but do you know with whom you agree?

[I admit, Jesus didn't directly mention guns, but everyone seems to know how He feels about everything else these days, including gay marriage, birth control and voting. I'll just let Jesus speak for Himself.]

People have misconceptions not because they’re ignorant or they love big government, but because they’ve heard no alternative system proposed. Many areas of our lives have lots of government intervention and many areas have none. Are the areas where government involvement exists better off for it? Perhaps there are areas that aren’t regulated that could use regulations?

We should not take the world the way it is presented to us as a given. As humans that reach for the stars and try to better our lives and the lives of those around us, we need to consider the alternatives - if they exist.

This economic collapse is simply because we are not, and were not, operating in a free market system. Summarily, we are not free.

A chapter of We Are Change has been started up here in Rochester and they are going to rally at Goodman and Monroe at 4pm this afternoon (less than 4 hours from now). If you live in Rochester come out and support the cause. I will be there photographing the event. Expect an exclusive article tonight documenting the rally. Come one come all!