INQUISITION NEWS

by Lew Rockwell

“I strongly disagree with today’s decision by the Supreme Court, but I am not surprised. The Court has a dismal record when it comes to protecting liberty against unconstitutional excesses by Congress.

“Today we should remember that virtually everything government does is a ‘mandate.’ The issue is not whether Congress can compel commerce by forcing you to buy insurance, or simply compel you to pay a tax if you don’t. The issue is that this compulsion implies the use of government force against those who refuse. The fundamental hallmark of a free society should be the rejection of force. In a free society, therefore, individuals could opt out of “Obamacare” without paying a government tribute.

“Those of us in Congress who believe in individual liberty must work tirelessly to repeal this national health care law and reduce federal involvement in healthcare generally. Obamacare can only increase third party interference in the doctor-patient relationship, increase costs, and reduce the quality of care. Only free market medicine can restore the critical independence of doctors, reduce costs through real competition and price sensitivity, and eliminate enormous paperwork burdens. Americans will opt out of Obamacare with or without Congress, but we can seize the opportunity today by crafting the legal framework to allow them to do so.” (Thanks to Jeff Deist)

Personal Liberty Alerts: Live Free in an Unfree World


Latest From Ben Crystal	June 26, 2012

Lawyerball: The First Thing We Do »
Two years ago, a woman named Elizabeth Lloyd sat down at a picnic table next to a Little League field in Manchester Township, N.J. Not long after, an 11-year-old catcher named Matthew Migliaco began warming up a pitcher in the bullpen next to Lloyd. He hit Lloyd with an errant ball. Now, Lloyd is seeking $150,000 in damages. More »

Outside The Asylum

The Fast And The Spurious X: Oh, Yes, They Did! »
President Barack Obama’s chief sock puppet Jay Carney awkwardly attempted to portray the Operation Fast and Furious scandal as a “fishing expedition.” Carney lied, feigned ignorance, sneered, whined and mocked Americans who want answers about Obama’s gift of weapons to Mexican narcoterrorists. More »

Personal Liberty News

Obama Refuses To Pay, Individual Picks Up Tab »
A local resident will pay part of the bill for President Barack Obama’s trip to Durham, N.H. The town of Durham could not afford the security costs of the President’s visit. City officials refused to cover the costs. The Obama campaign also refused. More »

3 Out Of 4 Americans Don’t Have Sufficient Savings »
A new survey conducted by Bankrate.com shows that only 25 percent of Americans have saved six months of expenses. And 28 percent have no savings at all. The data reveal the dire reality for many underemployed and unemployed Americans. More »

TSA Fails To Keep Airports Safe »
The Transportation Security Administration caused quite a ruckus in the Big Apple over the weekend. TSA failed to screen countless travelers at John F. Kennedy International Airport. A metal detector was unplugged. More »

Sunscreen Banned In Schools, Students Burned »
An elementary school in Tacoma, Wash., is feeling the heat after it banned students from wearing sunscreen. Two sisters were severely burned at an all-day school function. One of the sisters suffers from a form of albinism. More »

Bob's Health Tip

Why We’re Fat And Sick

There is a reason Americans are fat and sick. It’s called high fructose corn syrup.

High fructose corn syrup is a cheap non-food filler. It contains no nutrition — only calories. It is, as a report in The Guardian describes, a highly sweet, gloppy syrup produced from surplus corn that is incredibly sweet. More »