Message from the Publisher – J. Stanley Marshall
JMI lost a great friend with the untimely death of Jerry Lundquist.
Why our readers are receiving a combined Winter/Spring issue of The Journal.
Readers sound off on property taxes and property insurance.
Articles
California, Here We Come? – J. Robert McClure
The Golden State’s dysfunctional government is no role model for the Sunshine State.
Technology + Transparency = More Accountability – Grover Norquist
Now it’s easier for governments to let taxpayers see where their money goes.
Spending or Results? What Ought to Count in Education – Liam Julian
In the absence of reliable data, advocates use and abuse dubious statistics.
Why Term Limits Are Needed – George Blumel
Bringing fresh faces into the political process allows for fresh ideas.
Why Term Limits Cause Problems – Rep. Dan Gelber
Forcing out experienced lawmakers has weakened, not strengthened, the Legislature.
How Florida Can Reduce Its Transportation Deficit – Doug Callaway
The private sector can be part of the solution for Florida’s infrastructure problems.
Canada’s Healthcare Lesson: No Rx for Fear of Freedom – Susan K. Riggs
Note to political posers: Access to a waiting list isn’t the same as access to health care.
The Cult of Global Warming – Robert “Jake” Bebber
Beware of the quasi-religious fervor of those purporting to save us from climate change.
The Sorrow and the P.I.T.I. in Florida’s Housing Market – Robert F. Sanchez
Government meddling is killing the American dream of home ownership.
Limited Government Relies on Personal Responsibility – John Scott Clendinen
Government expands its reach when individuals fail to exert self-control.
An Ally in the Fight Against Judicial Activism – Chris Sprowls
The Federalist Society defends the Constitution’s authors’ original intent.
A Personal Remembrance of Intellectual Soulmates: Buckley, Ekirch, and Goldwater – Thomas V. DiBacco
The noted historian discusses the influence of three leading conservatives.
Book Review
The Education Morass: Overcoming the Stalemate in American Education – Reviewed by J. Stanley Marshall
The reviewer praises Myron Lieberman’s book as “one of the more compelling critiques of public education that I’ve read in many years.”
Full Text of "2008 Winter/Spring Journal" (PDF)
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