Monday, August 12, 2002

Is water from the Northwoods a renewable natural resource? There is an editorial in the Windor Star arguing that the Canada should consider selling the nation's fresh water. Source: GLIN News While the editorial does not advocate the privitization of water rights it is only through private property that value can be exercised. "If history could teach us anything, it would be that private property is inextricably linked with civilization." "I give. Uncle. Like Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce, I will fight no more forever. Like Cincinnatus, I will return to my farm, nevermore to engage battle against the deadly enemy. I will beat my swords into plowshares." Source: O'Reilly Network Weblogs