Government Extortion?

By Tom, on June 13th, 2009%

With all the legal maneuvering currently going on in regards to that $6 million in bond money for downtown development, it’s gotten kind of ugly.  My position is still to question why the government is involved.  Despite assurances from city commissioners that this is essential, I still find myself at odds with the government’s involvement in private business in any manner besides customer.  I’m not alone, with the Dougherty County Taxpayers Association being the driving force behind the suit against the bond.  Now, the Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority is trying to require them to put up a $600,000 bond for legal fees. Continue reading Government Extortion?

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Ron Paul Wrong? Not About This One

By Tom, on June 13th, 2009%

When Rep. Ron Paul introduced the Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009 (HR 1207), it was the latest in a line of pro-liberty, anti-big government laws that Paul had introduced. Unfortunately for the good old Fed, this one is gaining some steam. Now with 222 co-sponsors, it’s is pretty much going to make it through the House without a problem. Continue reading Ron Paul Wrong? Not About This One

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