November 21, 2006
Is Anarchy on the Streets a Good Thing?
Could getting rid of traffic laws make people better drivers and ultimately safer? Not too long ago I would have written off the idea as absurd. But when I read this post over at Cato that talks about how 7 European cities are doing away with traffic signs, I thought they just might be onto something.
The change of heart comes after spending some time in Vietnam. Half the fun of being in HCMC came from standing on a street corner and marveling at how well the traffic flows despite the complete lack of rules.
Read the article above and then take a look at this video from 13 Months for a firsthand look into this “controlled chaos” in Hanoi.
Posted by Peter Mork at 2:19 PM | Comments | TrackBack
June 7, 2005
Gonzales v. Raich
If you have the time, it's worth reading Justice Thomas' dissent in the medical marijana case recently heard before the Supreme Court:
Respondents Diane Monson and Angel Raich use marijuana that has never been bought or sold, that has never crossed state lines, and that has had no demonstrable effect on the national market for marijuana. If Congress can regulate this under the Commerce Clause, then it can regulate virtually anything–and the Federal Government is no longer one of limited and enumerated powers.