Stop Blaming Mexican Violence on American Guns
Ryan McMaken discusses the rising homicide rate in Mexico, and addresses the argument that most illegal guns in Mexico are from the United States.
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What Free-Banking Advocates Get Wrong
Free-banking systems may make bank runs less frequent, but do they prevent credit expansion, artificial booms, and economic recessions?
Ryan McMaken on Privatized Approaches to Gun Violence
Jeff Deist and Ryan McMaken apply market incentives to school security.
Stop Blaming Mexican Violence on American Guns
It's a myth that most illegal guns in Mexico are from the United States. It's also hard to see how Mexican gun control has helped ordinary Mexicans.
Security Works at Disney — But Can’t Work at a Public School?
Ryan McMaken discusses issues surrounding public school security measures in response to school shootings — and addresses some arguments made against increasing security.
Do Public Unions Make Police More Dangerous?
Research supports the idea that police unions contribute to greater amounts of officer misconduct.
The State’s Odd Definition of “Consent”
"Consenting" to something while being detained by police is a bit like "consenting" to hand over your wallet when a mugger pulls a gun.
End the Drug War for These Very Practical Reasons
Drug addiction is indeed a serious problem. But the war on drugs does not lessen this problem, nor does it address the core issues leading to addiction.
Security Works at Disney — But Can’t Work at a Public School?
The fact that politicians get highly-attentive security guards — while school kids get a cut-rate version of security — is revealing.
Guilt by Musical Association
If the feds can vilify Deadheads and Juggalos, it could be only a question of time before Washington also tars bluegrass fans or Phish followers.
