The Rational Basis Test at Work

http://www.economist.com/node/18678963


I think the picture at the top says it all... Who knew interior designers could cause 88,000 deaths per year? Considering that unemployment is hovering around 9%, the fact that these groups can still wield enough influence to prevent people from pursuing lawful occupations should prompt the question whether such a deferential standard is appropriate in cases involving economic rights. It is interesting that the 14th Amendment prevents the states from taking a person's life without due process, yet it has been interpreted to allow the government to prevent that same person from taking the steps necessary to sustain it. Any thoughts?

OFFICAL AD FROM FEATHERMAN FOR MAYOR CAMPAIGN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu_umt94N4w

Economic Liberty and Constitution VIrtual Townhall

In case anyone is interested, there is going to be an online townhall on Economic Liberty and the Constitution on April 16 from 10:00-12:30.

PHILADELPHIA REPUBLICAN MAYORAL DEBATE

JOHN FEATHERMAN v. KAREN BROWN

WEDNESDAY APRIL 20th, 630-930PM

I CAN GET EVERYONE AND ANYONE IN FOR FREE

LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT TO GO. THIS SHOULD BE A GREAT EVENT. IT IS A VERY CONTENTIOUS ELECTION, TO SAY THE LEAST

Our "venerable" Philly DA wouldn't be investigating for political reasons. OR WOULD HE?

http://articles.philly.com/2011-03-11/news/28680520_1_grand-jury-jennifer-jandrisitz-committeemen

South Philly Conflict Resolution Panel?

I'll post later today regarding the speaker.  Until then, this from 5th and Washington, not for the faint of heart:

Clark Neily Can't Do the Debate

Mike Moceri just heard back from Clark.  I'll search the speakers list tomorrow morning and post a list of names I plan to contact.  Everybody else should do the same.  The list is available in the dropbox account.  The folder also includes a sample contact form.  Let's rally here before sending anything out.