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Public Aid vs. Private Generosity — The Hidden Cost of Government-Run Welfare
Modern policies that prioritize entitlements over accountability have exacerbated issues like homelessness, drug use, and crime. By sidelining personal responsibility and treating individuals as victims,…
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Vermonter’s Right of Self-Defense
The Second Amendment and Vermont’s Article 16 don’t grant the right to bear arms; they recognize an inherent right to self-defense that limits government interference.…
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If Cavemen Had Zoning, We’d Still Be in Hides
If cavemen had zoning boards, we’d still be in hides. Today’s regulatory swamp punishes the productive and rewards the passive, turning progress into paperwork. What…
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Vermont’s War on Truckers: A Stealth Ban Disguised as a Noise Ordinance
Vermont’s S.66 bill isn’t just about noise—it’s a stealth attack on truckers and small businesses, forcing costly retrofits while letting a government-run “rat app” turn…
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The Government Usurpation of Charity: How Policies Displace Responsibility
Modern policies that prioritize entitlements over accountability have exacerbated issues like homelessness, drug use, and crime. By sidelining personal responsibility and treating individuals as victims,…
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The Inherent Right of Self-Defense
The Second Amendment and Vermont’s Article 16 don’t grant the right to bear arms; they recognize an inherent right to self-defense that limits government interference.…
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Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: School Edition
Vermont’s Congresswoman Becca Balint, along with Senators Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch, voted to block H.R. 5 and H.R. 734, bills designed to reestablish parental…
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