By Scott Sumner
Government regulation is one of my biggest frustrations. Here are just three examples that hit our family, all in August. 1. A couple of weeks ago, I developed the worst toothache I've ever experienced. At times the pain was so severe I couldn't concentrate enough to even read a book. The dentist I called wasn't in his office (it was Sunday morning.) He recommended taking some Tylenol and/or Advil, which didn't help much at all. Back in 1900, I could...
Here's an imaginary conversation between an alien from outer space and a human: Alien: What do you mean by the phrase: "What goes up must come down"? Human: It's just a law of nature, the effect of Earth's gravity. Alien: I'm not sure that's always...
And at least part of the reason you can't find a dentist on Sundays is that, in part through the cartel known as the ADA, the supply of dental services is artificially restricted.
Michael Sandifer , September 4, 12:52 am.