Libertarian Jew

The political and religious musings of a Right-leaning, libertarian, formerly Orthodox Jew who emphasizes rationalism, pragmatism, common sense, and free, open-minded thought.

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Parsha Behar: What Is the Ultimate Form of Poverty Relief?

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In the wonderful world of public policy, there is much contention around the topic of poverty. Generally speaking, liberals advocate for mor...
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Monday, May 23, 2016

The Brexit: Should the United Kingdom Leave the European Union?

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While the success of the European Union, or the lack thereof, has been under scrutiny for quite some time, the United Kingdom is going to pu...
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Monday, May 16, 2016

Louisiana Raw Milk Bill: How Raw Milk Bans Are a Raw Deal

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Not quite two weeks ago, a bill in  a Louisiana State House Committee died. The bill had passed the Louisiana Senate, and had already caused...
Friday, May 13, 2016

Parsha Kedoshim: Some Thoughts on the Meaning of Holiness

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Justice. Love. Fairness. Decency. They are lofty concepts, but all too often, people capriciously throw them into conversation without havin...
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Monday, May 9, 2016

Economic Costs of U.S. Federal Regulations Harm the "American Way of Life"

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For those of us who identify as libertarian or fiscally conservative, government regulations tend to get a bad reputation. " Regulation...
Friday, May 6, 2016

Shlissel Challah: This Post-Pesach Jewish Practice Won't Bring In the Dough

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After being confined to a matzah-based diet during Pesach (Passover), the Jewish people are happy to eat leavened products once more. A part...
Monday, May 2, 2016

Puerto Rican Debt Crisis: Brought to You By Lousy U.S. Federal Government Policy

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Puerto Rico. It has not so much been a tourist destination lately as it has been at topic of political discourse. For quite some time, Puert...
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