No one seems to be writing opinion pieces quite the way I would, so I decided to do it myself.

The name? Taverns are places where one goes to discuss the interesting events and things in the world, so this is my tavern.

I will offer my views on politics, economics, and whatever else strikes my fancy.
I will occasionally publish the entire article from another journal for purposes of causing discussion.

 

The Bush Administration is taking Lessons from Red China on how to deal with Civil Liberties

For a list of threats to Civil Liberties, look at this article in the Village Voice

Even Grover Norquist is getting together with the ACLU to monitor and eliminate the threats to our American Civil Rights. Conservatives Rise for the Bill of Rights!.

Any Bill entitled "the Patriot Act" should automatically be voted against - it is so entitled so that one who votes against it is subject to 15 and 30 second TV soundbites questioning his patriotism. Similarly, any Bill passed during wartime should be sunsetted. Senator Orrin Hatch has introduced legislation to remove the sunset provision of the Patriot Act.

How long until this administration brings tanks in to control demonstrations such as that at Tienamin Square?

posted by Richard at 12:13 PM