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 The influence of economic markets is impossible to escape. It’s there every morning when we turn on a light switch, run water to brush our teeth, or pour a bowl of cereal. These goods and services we take for granted are produced by the acts of literally thousands of economic agents (people doing a job) making millions of little decisions that collectively add up to the stuff of our lives. Markets have the power to bring us the things we want—and that power often leads to destruction. Why is it that the same economic forces that produce good things for us like penicillin and housing are just as effective at bringing us things like pornography and heroin? How can the same systems of production generate such a wide array of good and bad outcomes? “Markets are morally neutral. But people are not,” says Dr. Bruce Howard, professor of economics and finance at Wheaton College. “Markets recognize no moral difference between good and evil. Markets don’t inherently recognize any values other than those brought by men and women to the marketplace each and every day. At the core of the market system is a concept of value that says things are worth what I, the individual, say they are worth. Read On
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 When Barack Obama won the Democratic nomination, many had high hopes that his breakthrough would move American social consciousness forward into a post-racial era. Many thought the time had come when candidates would be judged by their qualifications and dedication to our country, not by their race. To see why it is impossible for Obama to play this transcending role, read his autobiography, "Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance." His Dreams are obsessed with race and race conflict. This book is an extraordinary 442 pages that appear to be written by an experienced novelist who knows how to tell a compelling story laced with minute detail about everything from clothes to odors, fictional characters and invented conversations. It is complete with the colloquialisms, ungrammatical English and four-letter words that the author thinks are appropriate to the people he quotes. Read On |
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Founder of Focus Action lays out his priorities: life, marriage, terrorism threats and religious liberty.  This election season, "America’s future seems to hang in the balance," says Dr. James Dobson, founder and chairman of Focus on the Family Action. On today's radio broadcast, Dr. Dobson reads portions of his October newsletter and explains what's at stake on Nov. 4. "It’s probably obvious which of the two major candidates’ views are most palatable to those of us who embrace a pro-life, pro-family worldview," he says. "While I will not endorse either candidate this year, (in fact, I’ve only endorsed one presidential nominee in my life) I can say that I am now supportive of Senator John McCain and his bid for the presidency." Dr. Dobson goes on to explain his position. "My concern is for the biblical and moral issues that I and millions of Americans hold dear," he says. "I will gladly support politicians of any stripe who are willing to defend the sanctity of human life, support the institution of traditional marriage, protect the country from terrorism and advance the cause of religious liberty. "While certainly not perfect, the 2008 Republican Platform comes closest to embracing those ideals by a wide margin." Dr. Dobson wraps up the broadcast with what he calls his most important statement. "Regardless of your political views, I want to urge Christians everywhere to be in prayer about this election," he says. "This election is about the future of the nation, but it will also go a long way toward determining the culture your children and grandchildren will come to realize. I hope you will vote with your children and your children's children in mind. That certainly puts the election in a different light, doesn't it?" Reported by
Jennifer Mesko with Focus on the Family
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