Decentralization Is a Step Toward Self-Determination

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For decades now, advocates for freedom and free markets have disagreed over whether or not political decentralization and local self-governance are important principles in themselves. Most recently, this debate flared up here at mises.org over the issue of state-level preemptions of local government. Specifically, Connor Mortell objected to the State of Florida’s prohibition of local policymaking autonomy on the issue of covid lockdowns and mandates. In response, a number of readers both in social media and in the comment section here at mises.org insisted that centralization of political power is fine so long as it’s the good guys who are doing … Continue reading →

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Why Cancer Can’t Be Cured. Unless…

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Acute stress is unique to man.  The chart below reveals the amount of adrenal stress hormones (cortisol) released by humans compared to other animals. There are exceptions: guinea pigs, fruit bats, primate monkeys. These four species share a genetic flaw.  Unlike other mammals, these do not synthesize ascorbate from their liver (ascorbate being the medical term for vitamin C). A liver enzyme (gulonolactone oxidase) required to produce vitamin C is missing in humans due to a defect in the GULO gene.    Vitamin C: The Real St… Steve Hickey, Andrew W… Best Price: $8.91 Buy New $12.47 (as of 10:10 EST – … Continue reading →

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