Opinion

The (Fort Wayne) Journal Gazette

James C. Capretta, fellow at the American Enterprise Institutes, asks, “How can the largest items in the federal budget, Social Security and Medicare, be preserved without more borrowing? (Tightening the Terms of the Social Contract, Law and Liberty, Nov. 7, 2023)”

“Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.”

The (Fort Wayne) Journal Gazette

Most of us would agree that it’s important to provide our children with the education each child needs to be able to reach their greatest potential.

If you recall last week’s homily, we were discussing taxes on business and how Indiana was ranked favorably in 10th place among the 50 states by the reputable Tax Foundation. Favorably to business, that is.

The Wall Street Journal

As a youngster, I recall asking my father what was the difference between a recession and a depression.

Indianapolis Business Journal

When it comes to the economy, we Americans tend to be paranoid to a fault. During a period of inflation, we fear the worst. It is understandable to fret when inflation raises prices on what we purchase, but it is often best to view the bigger picture. Presently, America is faring far better than the rest of the world in dealing with inflation. We don’t give credit to anyone when inflation drops, rather we assume things are worse than they actually are. But where we Americans really lose it is whenever we believe another nation will surpass our economy.