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In February 2021, Dr. Zeena Shelal’s husband, Sam, was diagnosed with COVID-19. His condition soon deteriorated and in mid-February he was admitted to the hospital. Over the next two weeks, Sam’s condition grew worse. Zeena was told that his condition was critical and that Sam might not survive. On March 9, Sam was discharged [...]
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Nuisance provides a way to resolve many perceived property rights conflicts. Founded in common law, nuisance holds that property owners have a right to the peaceful use and enjoyment of their property without being subjects to such things as loud noises and offensive odors.
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Fuzzy and imprecise thinking regarding property rights leads many people to believe that conflicts between the rights of one individual and the rights of another individual are inevitable. But a proper understanding of property rights reveals that no such conflict exists.
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We hear lots of talk about affordable housing, but few mention one of the primary causes of unaffordable housing–government regulations.
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The advocates of affordable housing ignore two crucial factors that impact an individual’s economic opportunities. One of those factors is individual choice.
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We often hear individuals proclaiming their right to a particular value, such as an education, a job, or health care. Are these valid claims?
http://texasipr.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Right_to_a-Value.mp3
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There is a lot of fuzzy and imprecise thinking regarding rights. One of the most destructive consequences of this thinking is applying rights to groups.
http://texasipr.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Conflicting_Rights.mp3
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A couple in Florida is being fined $100 a day because they painted their house to depict Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Nights.”
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Sen. Ted Cruz recently expressed concerns about political censorship on social media. In truth, private companies can’t engage in censorship.
http://texasipr.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Censorship_and_Social_Media.mp3
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Compromise is widely regarded as a virtue in politics. But is it? Is it proper to compromise on principles?
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