Somehow, we have reached the point where we view democracy and elections as ends in themselves. But they aren't.

Antiwar movies are all losing money by the truckload.

What are we to make of the news that career State Department staffers are refusing to go to Iraq?

Why such a difference between the handling of the California fires, vs Katrina in New Orleans?

In recent years, the dream of home ownership has gotten farther and farther out of reach, as house prices have escalated. According to a recent study, the primary cause is excessive zoning laws - that is, government over-regulation.

How can you take action in a rational way if you won't even take the time to understand the issue you're incensed about?

Virtually everyone who is anyone in American politics and media has roundly condemned any thought that Iran's President Ahmadinejad should be allowed to desecrate Ground Zero with his noisome presence. They are making a mistake.

This year's episode of Civility Strikes Back relates to the baggy-pants half-moon.

Why are we allowing an Islamic public school, teaching intifada, in New York City? Don't we already have enough terrorists?

Is American citizenship of such little concern that we don't mind it being awarded as the result of a crime?