Keene area Senator Molly Kelly called me back for the very first time ever today. I originally called to ask for her opinion on the marijuana decriminalization bill that the Senate will be hearing soon. I wish I had recorded the call. Allow me to break it down for you:
I first thanked her for her return call and asked how she felt about the legislation. She gave the standard politician answer that she had not yet read it. I then summarized the bill for her (<1/4oz possession would no longer be an arrestable offense) and asked not for a response on the legislation but for her thoughts on the issue of marijuana decriminalization. She responded that she was not familiar with the legislation.
I once again clarified for her that at this point I was just curious as to how she felt about marijuana users being arrested and put into jail cells. She responded that she did not believe that actually happens! (more…)
Free Talk Live‘s Ian and Mark broadcast a special television-only version of their radio show on MCAM TV-23 (Manchester Community Access … all » Media) on primary day, 2008. Not only do we talk about Liberty but you also get to watch us do something we don’t get to do any more with our national radio show: shamelessly promote a business owner for free food!
Last week, I called WKBK’s morning show with Dan Mitchell to discuss the inefficiency of government schools, why vouchers are a bad idea, market education, what would happen with the poor.
Join me, Ian and my cohost Mark for Free Talk Live, Saturday nights from 7-10p on 1290 AM WKBK! We also do a weeknight show that you can listen to online at freetalklive.com.
If you live in the Keene area and like the show, please take a moment to contact WKBK’s Program Director Dan Mitchell and tell him thanks. You can usually reach him in the morning at 603-352-9230 or anytime via e-mail: dan at wkbkam.com
Yesterday approximately 20% (3,188) of Keene’s registered voters turned out to decide on a 33% more expensive Teachers’ Contract than the one that was voted down back in March. 62.5% (1,995) voted to approve the Teachers Contract. That’s a total of 12.4% of Keene’s registered voters who’ve decided that you’re going to be paying more in property taxes (or more in rent, if you don’t own).
How could you be against this? Do you hate teachers? Do you hate public schools?
Of course I don’t hate teachers. Education is very important. That is precisely why it needs to be taken out of the hands of government. Eating is important too. Would you want the government deciding what you can eat? Would you want government bureaucrats distributing food? If not, why would you want bureaucrats deciding what your kids should learn? (more…)
Mark Edgington talks about the news and how it relates to small government.
Mark talks about the first GOP debate, the Main Winchester, Marlborough roundabout will begin shortly (eminent domain and all), the Ashuelot Board looks to banning dogs from the park, City Officials ignore us, Don Imus is suing CBS for $122 million, the Keene Police Department, College, gas prices, Civil Unions, Public Service of NH, Income Tax, mandatory seat belt law in NH.
Keene area Senator Molly Kelly called me back for the very first time ever today. I originally called to ask for her opinion on the marijuana decriminalization bill that the Senate will be hearing soon. I wish I had recorded the call. Allow me to break it down for you:
Last week, I called WKBK’s morning show with Dan Mitchell to discuss the inefficiency of government schools, why vouchers are a bad idea, market education, what would happen with the poor.
Join me, Ian and my cohost Mark for Free Talk Live, Saturday nights from 7-10p on 1290 AM WKBK! We also do a weeknight show that you can listen to online at 
