Harris Sherline: Charity vs. Welfare and the Role of Government
Americans continue to lead the world in philanthropy, but who gives how much — and to whom?
Harris Sherline: Capps, Maldonado Spinning the Facts in Political TV Ads
But which one is the worst income tax scofflaw?
Harris Sherline: Obama Administration’s Contempt for the Law
They've made a habit of overstepping limitations established by the U.S. Constitution
Harris Sherline: There Oughta Be a Law — Against More Laws
In California alone, the Legislature adds upwards of 5,000 laws to the books every year
Harris Sherline: 11 Years Later, Remembering 9/11
Americans' reactions to war today are very different than during WWII, but we must remain vigilant
Harris Sherline: Legislators at Nearly Every Level Are Overpaid
Given the compensation and perks, 'public service' is hardly a sacrifice
Harris Sherline: The Minimum Wage Is Still a Bad Idea
Set pay deprives the workplace of lower skilled workers, and deprives those workers of the ability to be self-supporting
Harris Sherline: Evolving Ethics and Professional Advertising
Some ambulance-chasing TV commercials toe — and maybe even cross — the line
Harris Sherline: Chick-fil-A and Carrying Political Correctness Too Far
Personal beliefs shouldn't be a guiding factor for Santa Barbara's Architectural Board of Review
Harris Sherline: The Unstoppable March of Technology
The ability of electronic machines has come a long way since the 1960s
Harris Sherline: Colorado Shootings Will Bring New Demands for Gun Control
Guns shouldn't be abolished, but having some restrictions in place makes sense
Harris Sherline: Corporate Welfare Programs a Waste of Taxpayer Dollars
Targeted tax breaks create distortions in the workings of the U.S. economy
Harris Sherline: In Politics, Should ‘Overprivileged’ Equal Not Qualified?
Sure, Mitt Romney is wealthy, but so are half of our representatives in Congress
Harris Sherline: Stealth Taxation — Resisting Taxes
There is a slight gleam of hope shining through the fog of legislative hide-and-seek
Harris Sherline: Around and Around the Money Goes
Whether an individual or corporation, Democrat or Republican, all tax cuts follow the same path, at least initially
Harris Sherline: Santa Barbara County No Exception to Phony Budgeting
Politicians at all levels of government have become used to hiding the truth from the public
Harris Sherline: Whatever Happened to the 10th Amendment?
It's often overlooked amid the continuous expansion of the federal government
Harris Sherline: Strong Support for Our Troops a Welcome Change
There was a time the U.S. military didn't receive accolades from the media or the public
Harris Sherline: Ill Effects of Health-Care Reform on Doctors
Regulation and financial risk can only result in more physicians giving up the practice of medicine — and then what?
Harris Sherline: Confessions of a Family Patriarch, Part II
Passing down words of wisdom for a happier life to the younger generation
Harris Sherline: Confessions of a Family Patriarch
From clueless youth to clueless family leader, and sharing lessons learned over a lifetime
Harris Sherline: Overruling the Tyranny of the Minority
A small group of people — or even one person — should not be allowed to impose their will on society
Harris Sherline: The Modern Rise of Consumer Bankruptcy
The rules and social stigma have softened, but is that really progress?
Harris Sherline: Justice Long Delayed in Fort Hood Massacre
Whether 'workplace violence' or act of terrorism, the distinction is significant
Harris Sherline: Is Profiling Really So Bad? We All Do It
It's unnatural for people to be totally neutral about everyone and everything
Harris Sherline: Is the Death Penalty ‘Cruel and Unusual Punishment’?
Belief in capital punishment more a matter of personal values than the facts
Harris Sherline: Report Sheds Light on Youth Drug Use in Santa Ynez Valley
The data may surprise you, and parents especially are in a strong position to make a difference
Harris Sherline: The Law of Unintended Consequences
Federal income tax code and states' costs of compliance serve as good examples
Harris Sherline: Adding Up the Facts with 2012 Tax Season Under Way
Who pays, and who doesn't? And does anybody really understand the 7 million-word tax code?
Harris Sherline: Can a Mormon Be Elected U.S. President?
If named the Republican nominee, Mitt Romney is likely to face scrutiny about his religion
Harris Sherline: Who’s Really Qualified to Be President?
Of the full slate of GOP candidates this year, not one appears to measure up completely
Harris Sherline: You Couldn’t Make This Stuff Up
Just a few examples of inexplicable behavior by our nation's leader
Harris Sherline: Defying the Odds, Israel Has Made Its Mark on the World
Consider its contributions in business, the environment, science and technology
Harris Sherline: Obama Administration’s Contempt for Law at Core of Energy Policy
White House's worst offense has been to ignore a ruling denouncing the restriction on offshore drilling
Harris Sherline: Asset Forfeiture Laws Amount to Legal Theft
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- 3. County Supervisors Delay Decision on Mental Health Contract for Juveniles - 06.18.2013 10:42 p.m.
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