by David Safier McCain gave the commencement address at Ohio Wesleyan University. McCain didn't mention the immigration issue in his speech. But he did say we have to fight against "assaults on the dignity of others" because they are "assaults on the dignity of all humanity." But I guess you won't find anything like that … Read more
by David Safier Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick gives money to Republicans. That's well known. But lately, he made a statement saying he opposes SB1070, probably to inoculate himself from anti-D-Back protesters. Though who knows, maybe he genuinely doesn't like the bill. But Kendrick and the management say, regardless of their views on the law, let's … Read more
by David Safier This is one of the clearest statements I've seen about the real impact of SB1070. Its impact won't be to help solve the nation's problems relating to immigration. [T]here is no solution in this law to the challenges that immigration may (or may not) pose to our nation. Rather, SB1070 is little … Read more
by David Safier First the Goldwater Institute says a one cent sales tax hike will cost Arizona 14,000 jobs based on an economic model and a one page table from the libertarian Beacon Hill Institute. Next, UA Eller College of Management's Alberta H. Charney punches holes in the analysis, saying, mainly, that the model is … Read more
Posted by AzblueMeanie: A friend of mine insists upon using Facebook for everything. I set up an account just to see what all the fuss is about. I am underwhelmed to say the least. I fail to see the utility of Facebook. Maybe it's just me, but I think this is just another passing fad. … Read more