A friendly Reminder

Why do local governments care so much about how we build our homes? When are building permits constitutional, and when do they go too far? Are excessive permit fees a violation of the Takings Clause? In poker there’s a move called “Buying the pot.” This is when one person makes a very large bet in an attempt to discourage others from continuing the hand. But what if we’re not talking poker? What if we’re talking permit fees for the use of your own land? That is exactly what G

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Many people believe the Bible is unclear on the issue of capital punishment—as if they could substantiate either viewpoint, believing either position could be justified. Is such the case?

Are U.S. gun manufacturers to blame for Mexican drug cartels? Can Mexico sue U.S. gun manufacturers for the criminal use of their products? Does the Protection of the Lawful Commerce in Arms Act mean what it says? Cities and states have been trying to put gun manufacturers out of business for decades with frivolous lawsuits, blaming them for the criminal use of their products. This got to be such a problem that Congress passed the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. No