By Franklin Sanders In his book, Stealth of Nations, Robert Neuwirth mentions that the French call the underground economy “System D,” from a French word for people who take …
Government spying in the national economy is a barometer how slightly the “good people” in Washington esteem us commoners. The news accounts about the National Security Agency’s obtaining “a …
From Chris Butler | Tennessee Watchdog Henry Juszkiewicz and Christian Martin run competing guitar-manufacturing companies, but their politics have nothing in common. Juszkiewicz, CEO of the Nashville-based Gibson Guitar, …
The trial of Vernon Hershberger for selling unpasteurized milk to friends and neighbors brings before us the role of conscience, particularly when its operation has a public implication. Conscience …
By Nancy Patty We are told that the 16-county plan centered on Chattanooga (Thrive 2055) will provide “tools” to promote responsible, strong communities and healthy life styles. What are …
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his …
City court serves as a pressure relief valve for the judicial system, where cases can be disposed of in a bench trial — the judge sitting without a jury …
Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the president or any other public official, save exactly to the degree in which he …