Tag Archives: Abuse by government

What should the government own?

Posted on October 10, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton I recently found this fascinating quote. I don’t see any justification for the federal government owning land, other than the Statue of Liberty and maybe a few parks, maybe a few refuges. But to just own land … Continue reading →

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We are all criminals – in the state’s eyes

Posted on July 19, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton This story happened to pop up on Freedom Net Daily but it is similar to dozens each week.  Some prosecutor (aided and abetted by snitches, do-gooders, Mrs. Grundies, and the like) crows about his (or her) successful … Continue reading →

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Should???

Posted on July 7, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton I found this great graphic on-line and get to share it.  No idea who did it, but many thanks. (If someone knows, please let me know so I can give proper credit.) The guy’s answer of “Nope” … Continue reading →

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Is it government’s duty to control weeds? (Part II)

Posted on May 23, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton In the last commentary I discussed the role of government in controlling weeds.  Weeds along streets and roads, on public property, and on private property. I believe that there are many ways to deal with weeds that … Continue reading →

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Is it government’s duty to control weeds? (Part I)

Posted on May 21, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton A correspondent recently asked me an interesting question.  Is it government’s duty to protect us from weeds?  Is it government’s job to control weeds? Although he was asking the question regarding a particular subject, in reality, there … Continue reading →

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Give ’em up – or else; Murder most foul

Posted on July 26, 2017 by

By Nathan Barton A man in Michigan is challenging the petty and not-so-petty tyrants, according to a story in the Washington Free Beacon.  A grandfather (54-year-old disabled Marine) has been told by the Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) … Continue reading →

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You can’t win, you can’t break even … but can you get out of the game?

Posted on July 24, 2017 by

By Nathan Barton The Casper Star Tribune reports that the Cheyenne Regional hospital has lost its Medicare and Medicaid certification from the FedGov (and the Wyoming Department of Health) because the hospital – in very simple terms – has been … Continue reading →

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