In Print
- 02.Jul
- My reply on the pervasiveness of American culture
This is my reply to Brian McClinton of Humanism Northern Ireland, here:
The assertion: Most of the world endures American cultural imperialism.
The truth: Most of the world chooses the products of American culture.
Nobody forces anybody to wear T-shirts which iconize American culture, or to watch Hollywood films, or to eat burgers and fries. They choose to [...]- 30.Jun
- Dude. I wrote this.
Human rights are the most important component of a sensible conclusion on a political topic; not cultural sensitivity, religious history, civil privilege, nor any of the other complicated contributing factors to a controversial issue.
There are two reasons we need to ensure that our politicians come to believe this: a) by upholding equal freedoms alone, [...]- 28.Jun
- Pastor urges his congregation to bring their guns to church
I understand that people think this pastor and his church are utterly bonkers. But this action must be seen in the context of the wider debate it represents.
I support him. I don’t expect this story to translate well to those outside the U.S., but it makes perfect sense and the only way I can relate [...]- 27.Jun
- Six brief movie reviews
This past week I’ve watched a movie almost every night, three at the theater and three on DVD. That’s ridiculous enough that I have to comment on them.
Saturday: The Hangover
It’s true what they say – this movie is hilarious. What could be funnier than a bunch of idiots going to Vegas for a bachelor party [...]- 25.Jun
- RIP: Michael Jackson
For recent generations, Michael Jackson is synonymous with embarrassing headlines.
But while I was growing up, the man was an idol, a hero of pop music that everyone I grew up with knew. We admired his artistry, his talent and loved his music. He was the definition of a ’superstar’. Later, he became bizarre and controversial [...]- 23.Jun
- Banning the burqa
French President Nicolas Sarkozy says the burqa is not welcome in France.
I understand his concern. The head-to-toe covering worn by some Muslim women is considered by most of us in the West as an element of religious oppression. Muslim women who wear the burqa have traditionally been subjugated and the neighbourhood boys have called them [...]
On Radio
- 07.Jun
- Topless coffee shop burns down
In this clip I react to this news story in which a coffee shop with topless waitresses was burned down in an act of arson, presumably by someone opposed to its existence.
- 20.May
- John sees a UFO
From California to New Mexico, people reported seeing an object in the sky. Before reading some of the news stories from across the southwest on the subject, I set the mood by recounting my own observation of it the night before. See one such news report here.
- 14.May
- Liz Lacy on Seasteading
Ever get so fed up with government bureaucracy, stupid laws or high taxes that you just wish you could take to the high seas and form your own little country? That is, essentially, exactly what The Seasteading Institute is proposing.
Here is my chat with Liz Lacy, TSI’s Director of Development, about the organization’s idea to [...]
BIO
John Wright can be heard daily on KLPZ 1380am, broadcasting along the California/Arizona state line in the United States. John is a libertarian and started this blog in 2003 as a response to current affairs. [Read more...]
