Mississippi Center for Public Policy

Saturday, February 4, 2012

MCPP Commentary

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MCPP On The Radio

See the schedules for Vital Signs Commentaries by Forest Thigpen on radio stations throughout Mississippi....
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Year of School Choice

The year 2011 was declared by the Wall Street Journal to be “The Year of School Choice,” as twelve states and the District of Columbia gave parents more opportunities to choose the best education for their children....
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Conservatives Can Celebrate But Not Quit

If you are a conservative in Mississippi, I’m sure you are celebrating the election results, and there certainly is cause for that. But at the risk of spoiling the party, I want to caution you not to think your job is over....
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MCPP Statement for PERS

Mississippi’s Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) is carrying billions in unfunded liabilities, such that the state will not be able to offer the current level of benefits to future state retirees without a significant increase in contributions or a change...
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Death Penalty

One of the usual arguments against the death penalty is the commandment, “Thou shall not kill.” On its face, that would seem to be a valid argument, but it’s not....
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Leading Toward Liberty Kick-Off

Join us on April 5, 2011 for the Leading Toward Liberty Kick-Off...
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Don't Add To State Debt

A lot of attention has been given to the gargantuan debt that has been racked up the federal government. And though it pales in comparison, the amount of debt racked up by the state government warrants attention, too....
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Health Care Ruling is Victory for Freedom

Another federal court has now recognized that Congress does not have the authority to force Americans to buy a product. It is sad that so many people in Congress failed to read the text and history of the Constitution before they approved the massive health care...
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Government is Not Our Savior

“Just because a problem exists doesn’t mean government should try to solve it.” This principle of governing is always important to remember and follow, but never more so than in the economic crisis that now faces the families and businesses of our state....
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State Pays $3 Million in Membership Dues

I hope you’ve had a chance to visit our website, SeeTheSpending.org. It allows you to search the state budget to see exactly how the state is spending your money...

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