Navigator, November/December, 2002

Two Jeers for Democracy by Tal Ben-Shahar and Roger Donway
Around the world, unchecked power is being transferred from the one or the few to the many, and Western commentators are applauding this transfer of power. They call it a democratic revolution, which it is, and speak as though it meant the coming of a freer world, which it does not.

Articles:

Allah Bless America! by Edward L. Hudgins
American Muslims who wish to secure their country against terrorism owe it to themselves and their fellow Americans to police their own communities. They should also contribute to America's culture of liberty by promoting religious toleration within those communities.

The State-Made Crisis in Health Care by David Kelley
The health insurance "crisis," like other problems of the health care industry, is the product of government interventions in the market.

The Inherent Individualism of Insurance by Stephen A. Moses
No matter how rational and focused we are, we remain vulnerable to unexpected events that can throw our lives into turmoil. We need a tool to help us mitigate the consequences of uncertainty in day-to-day life. Fortunately, we have such a tool: it's called insurance.

The Founders' Father by Edward L. Hudgins
Historian David McCullough was recently asked why America's Founding Fathers seem so qualitatively different from today's politicians. His answer was simple and direct: "They didn't just read Cicero, Cicero was part of them."

Logbook: TOC Sets Time and Place for 2003 Summer Seminar

Other Logbook items:
De Feis Joins TOC as Chief Operating Officer
Investing in the Future of Freedom
TOC Launches "The Objectivism Store"
TOC's Outreach Efforts Continue
Sightings
Soundings

Suggested Readings on Risk and Rational Planning