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Health Reform and the Libertarian Impulse

“…freedom for the moderns ‘is but’ the peaceful enjoyment of private independence.” -
Benjamin Constant (1819)

(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) - President Obama’s supporters have failed to address the theme of health reform protests, namely, that the country’s strong libertarian preference rejects the federal government serving as a provider of health services, including health insurance.

18-Year Old Woman Dies in Crash Near Valley Falls

Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 395 north of Valley Falls in Lake County

(LAKE ALBERT, Ore.) - Police say an 18-year old Hines-area woman died early Monday morning when the sport utility vehicle she was a passenger in lost control and rolled on Highway 395 next to Lake Abert north of Valley Falls in Lake County.

How small print Becomes BIG TIME Profiteering

Maybe you've never thought about it; in all probability this is deliberate.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Come grab that magnifying glass! You'll surely need it to figure out the "fine print". That may be fine for the commercial company running the ad, but a bit bad for your ever-precious wallet.

PTSD Documentary Research Trip Progressing

The next phase of production will be a 500 Mile March from Portland to the Central California coast to raise funding for the documentary and awareness of PTSD.

(OCEANSIDE, Calif.) - Our time on the road gathering elements for our upcoming documentary on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has been fruitful so far. We hope to have the program together and on the air later this year.

An Open Letter to Victims of OxyContin

Battling criminally convicted pharmaceutical companies.

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - In my years of exposing Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, for criminally marketing their drug, I have never been disappointed in their efforts to gain revenue in their promotion of the drug.

Casualties Mounting From Fighting Overseas

Among the casualties is the oldest American serviceman killed in Afghanistan.

(SAN DIEGO, Calif.) - Department of Defense figures indicate that as of August 20th 2009, no less than 713 U.S. servicemembers have died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan since the invasion that was launched in late 2001. The DoD states that of those deaths, 539 were a result of hostile action.

Why I Write

There are millions of fine Americans, many of whom I know or know of. I would venture that a sizable proportion of Salem-News readers are among them. There’s just not enough of you.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - I’m sure that some readers, over the last five months, have wondered where I, as a Canadian, get the chutzpah to criticize and analyze America and its culture.

Worst Case Scenario / Best Case Scenario ...One and the Same?

I believe that we will be handed back our country once the profit margin is out of the picture.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Regarding economics, most people can agree that a "worst case scenario" would be the total collapse of the monetary system, and for us Americans, the fall of the dollar into Weimar Republic style inflation to the point of worthlessness.

New Rules in VA Compensation for PTSD

VA is bolstering its mental health capacity to serve combat veterans, adding thousands of new professionals in the last four years.

(WASHINGTON D.C. AFNS) - The Veterans Affairs Department is taking steps to help veterans seeking compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder, VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki announced Aug. 24.

45 Neglected Cats Seized by Linn County Deputies (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

The owner relinquished the 45 cats to the Linn County Sheriff's Office.

(ALBANY, Ore,) - 45 cats were found to be living in an Albany residence with three tenants over the weekend, at 38432 Century Drive in Albany.