John Lott has a brilliant opinion piece at Philly.com. It gets right to the point in that gun control generally isn’t a means to an end in the War Against Murder. More gun control laws place a more significant burden on law abiding citizens than it does to the criminal element. If criminals want guns, they get them regardless of the channel’s legality. This seems to be one thing that escapes those who beg, cry, and stomp feet for more gun control.

Larry Elder makes some great points that have been glossed over regarding US health care statistics, including:

 ”Second, when Moore asserts that 50 million Americans lack health care insurance, he most assuredly includes some of the estimated 11 million to 20 million illegal aliens living here. Of people born in America, 86 percent have health-care coverage. For non-citizens, only 57 percent have health-care insurance. “

The Associated Press’ most recent poll shows that most Republicans are equally split amongst the candidates. However, the more notable point: Ron Paul isn’t among the candidates running for President. Odd - only because Ron Paul has a presidential campaign and is running.

While many may consider Ron Paul a long-shot in the mainstream, it is odd that even mainstream party candidates are ignored. Fred Thompson hasn’t really even stepped into the ring but he does get plenty of coverage.

Wonder why libertarians are so against taxation? Read how one family may lose their house over a $1.69 tax bill that never reached them. Yes, government will try to seize your property, regardless of the amount of money you owe.

“Phila. schools seem $20 million short” - It would also seem that I should make more money, but I don’t.

McCain’s troubles seem to be snow balling as his staffers have all but left him now that the money has all but dried up.  He still has a chance if he resigns from his own campaign. (L.A. Times)