End of Year

Since we are coming up on the end of the year, the discussion tends to change. We go from simple to complex as exams approach. So why not discuss more serious and difficult topics:

What is the meaning of life (beyond this of course)?

Really...why are we here, what's life all about?

It's just about enough to get anybody depressed. Maybe this will cheer you up!

Now for something completely different:

Markets for everything: here and here

Debate III

Since I am just looking to post something. Let's talk about the recent surge in smoking bans. Or we could talk about drug legalizations. Any other ideas. I think these two would be hot topics with lots of people of each side (drugs more than smoking) and would bring in a good size crowd. As mentioned before a "living wage vs. minimum wage" or "the effects of pollution controls" would also bring in a good size crowd. Gotta love them hippies....

Wake Co. Schools

My daughter had a letter in her bag when she came home from school today. It was from Wake Co. explaining that they want to issue bonds to pay for new schools. While government education is not the best we can do for our children (I'm such a hypocrite!) The question arises as to whether bonds are a reasonable method of paying for new schools. Discuss:
Nathan

Debate II

Is there anyone that would like to discuss the minimum wage? First off, I would like someone to actually explain to me the purpose of increasing the minimum wage. I have yet to hear a satisfactory answer beyond the knee jerk comments of those whole heartedly supporting it. Since most of the empirical evidence is mixed, I think it is a good topic of discussion for economics, politics, and the law.

Black Rednecks and White Liberals

There is a book by this name by Thomas Sowell, and I found this evidence, whether real or contrived, on the web. I think this photo relates well to the discussion on Chris' blog.

Nathan

Of interest

Who would like to bring up the next new topic of interest. Since it is generally the same folks always commenting and posting, what will it take to get the other folks involved?