Editor’s Note: The following remarks are taken from a debate between Jameson Taylor and Jim Johnson that took place during the November 2007 Conference on Public ... Keep Reading
Archives for November 2007
DeLuca on N.C. Electoral Politics
Audio of Civitas Vice President Francis De Luca. (State Gov't Radio) ... Keep Reading
Are Our Schools Swelling with the Poor?
Shame on the Raleigh News & Observer. A headline story on October 30th declared, “South’s schools swell with poor kids” and later stated, “49 percent of ... Keep Reading
Ethanol: A Corny Joke
Why ethanol is nothing more than a boondoggle. ... Keep Reading
Transit Tax Unwise: Look for Alternatives
On November 6, Mecklenburg County voters can help derail the “folly trolley” by repealing the transit tax. Charlotte citizens deserve a more sensible and affordable ... Keep Reading
Illegal Immigration: Drugs, Gangs and Crime
“Not all illegal aliens are crossing into the United States to find work. Law enforcement officials indicate that there are individuals coming across the border who are forced to ... Keep Reading
Commissioners Taking Our Money to Change Our Minds
Did you know your tax dollars are being used to, well, convince you to raise your own taxes? If your county is one that has the land transfer tax referendum on the ballot ... Keep Reading