Archive for Adam Young
The Intellectuals and Interventionism
Many have noted how the political mainstream is defined by a narrow spectrum that varies between moderate and extreme forms of intervention into private affairs. In a short essay published in 1949, “The Intellectuals and Socialism,” F. A. Hayek gave several reasons why intellectuals, or what we today call pundits or political commentators, tend toward [...]
1Jan2003 | Adam Young | 0 comments | ContinuedThe War on Margarine
This year marks the 116th anniversary of the Federal Margarine Act of 1886, part of an 80-year war on butter’s toughest competitor. The Act was the capstone of a movement to prevent consumers from enjoying the cheaper spread, which was introduced in 1874. The advocates of the Act, and of earlier state laws regulating the [...]
1Jun2002 | Adam Young | 21 comments | ContinuedYou’ve Got Mail and Now We Have It Too
Adam Young is studying computer science in Ontario, Canada. On March 2 it was revealed that for years the government of Canada has been randomly opening the incoming mail of Canadian citizens and copying the contents into a central database—all in the name of fighting illegal immigration. At Canada Post facilities all across the country, [...]
1Aug2001 | Adam Young | 0 comments | Continued-
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