From where is the validity of law derived? In the United States it is derived from the Constitution. In other nations it is derived from similar contracts between the governed and the government.
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Validity of Law
Class Stratification in Industrialized Nations
In past articles I’ve commented on the middle class a fair amount including on how the middle class blocks the elites. However I’ve noticed that there is often some confusion when it comes to a distinction between the poor, middle class, and rich. Who are the rich? Who constitutes the middle class?« Continue »
An in House Analysis of the Efficacy of Gun Control Laws
It’s easy to say that we need greater control over guns. However, if such measures do not work then they are nothing more than feel good measures. In addition, excessive regulation and government control is never a good thing. Lastly, many have written on the view that more guns means less crime. We at Politicoid therefore spent some time evaluating the efficacy of gun control laws within the United States. We utilized data from the Brady Campaign and the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting system. Based on this information, we concluded that there is not enough evidence to suggest that gun control laws are effective.
Nationalism vs Patriotism: What is the Difference? (Old)
Are you a nationalist or a patriot? What’s the difference? Well at first glance they may seem similar, but there is a major difference between what drives these two types of people. A nationalist follows with blind faith, while a patriot does what he or she does because it is right. The patriot will always love his or her country, but will not always love or even tolerate what that country is doing. A nationalist will not realize that what the country is doing is wrong, while a patriot will always attempt to stop the beloved country from doing wrong.
Ridiculous Conspiracy Theories (HAARP, 9/11, etc)
Conspiracies everywhere! While a conspiracy theory doesn’t have to be wrong, the logic is absolutely absurd. Here’s why that’s the case along with two conspiracy theories that I often hear.« Continue »