Mississippi Center for Public Policy

Saturday, July 31, 2010

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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As You Pay Taxes, Remember: We Grant Authority to Government

Don't just pay taxes; pay attention to how those taxes are being spent. That's your responsibility under our system of government......
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House Leaders Pervert Founding Principles

As infuriating and disgusting as the House’s approval of the Senate-passed health care bill was, it is perhaps more disturbing how the House leadership perverted the words and intent of our nation’s Founders in justifying their vote....
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Charter Schools Work

This year, it appears the legislature will finally address the need for charter schools in Mississippi. But I want to warn you: there is a lot of misinformation floating around. Charter schools are public schools that are created to meet students’ educational needs...
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To Win, Stick to Your Principles

Perhaps the most important lesson from the Massachusetts Senate race is: stick to your principles. The winner in that race, Scott Brown, is a fiscal and social conservative. He made no excuses for his beliefs, and he didn’t try to “moderate” his position on issues...
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Individual Health Insurance Mandate Abandons Constitution

Did you know that the health care bills being negotiated in Washington will give the Internal Revenue Service new authority over you? The bills passed by both the House and Senate will require every American to buy a health insurance policy - and they give the...
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Nuclear Suppository

A Nevada senator once mistakenly called a nuclear storage facility that was planned for his state a “nuclear suppository” instead of a nuclear “repository.” That senator wasn’t Harry Reid, but a nuclear suppository is an apt metaphor for the health care plan he...
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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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Questions to Ask When Deciding Budget Priorities

Now that Governor Barbour has released his budget plan for next fiscal year, the work begins in earnest to find a way to accomplish the immediate goal of creating a balanced budget in the reality of the current economy....
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Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart

At my church, we sometimes sing a song entitled, "Give thanks with a grateful heart." At first blush, that seemed redundant to me. How can you give thanks without a grateful heart?...

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