We tend to take private property for granted and only realize its importance when it is threatened. The gradual process of taking property away is the subject of an intriguing book titled You Will Own Nothing: Your War with a New Financial World Order and How to Fight Back by Carol Roth. … Read more
A postmodern school of Catholic economics now presents its teachings on private property with a dazzling ability to make contradictions. It is at once Thomistic and Keynesian; religious and ecological; international and tribal. The school’s advocates are the new property destroyers that employ means to undermine the institution without directly attacking it. … Read more
A Call to Reject the Destruction of Property Rights That Paves the Road to Socialism Homes, farms and factories are all threatened by proposed legislation that will strip South Africans of their property rights. The threat takes the form of a Constitutional amendment that would facilitate the State’s taking “custodianship” of the … Read more
There is nothing more American than mom’s apple pie. The image of the hot sugar-crusted pie is seared on the memory of countless Americans. Variations of this tasty dessert belong to all American mothers regardless of race or ethnic origin. However, leave it to progressive demagogues to find a way to tear … Read more
“Animal rights” is a concept that is fast gaining traction in law. Many see animals as holders of rights in much the same way as humans. The movement is only one of the standard-bearers of cultural revolution aimed at destroying property and civilization. Wild Animals as Landowners One extreme advocate is a … Read more
The new encyclical, Fratelli Tutti (hereafter FT), is an atypical papal document. First, because contrary to tradition, it is not addressed to the Catholic bishops, clergy, or faithful. Instead, it is written for “all people of goodwill, regardless of their religious convictions.” Second, because it is not inspired by Sacred Scripture, Fathers … Read more
Pope Francis’s third encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, predictably deals with the plight of the migrant. This theme has characterized his pontificate, as he never loses an opportunity to take it up. Not all share his enthusiasm; most are apprehensive about what it means for the future. Mass migration is a sensitive subject for … Read more
Pope Francis’s encyclical Fratelli Tutti presents a dilemma for all who defend the right of private property. On the one hand, the teaching document Pope Francis signed on October 3 questions this right. On the other, past popes, theologians, and canonists have always taught that private ownership, as it is largely practiced, … Read more
Rioting and looting are happening in many places across America. All it takes is a small incident, and protesters suddenly lay waste to downtown areas and take merchandise from businesses. Many decry the actions as lamentable. Some blame the problem on “outside agitators.” Others try to excuse the acts as the excesses … Read more
Years of liberal policies have created a toxic climate for businesses in California. High taxation, crushing regulations and political correctness already forced about 13,000 businesses to flee the state between 2008 and 2016. This led to the loss of 275,000 jobs and $76.7 billion in capital funds. A Saving Grace In the … Read more