Objectivist Roundup

Welcome to the June 23, 2011 edition of objectivist round up. This is my first time as the Roundup host, and I would like to share how I came to know the Objectivist Roundup. Long, long time ago, before I started using Facebook, before this blog, I was a stay-at-home mom who wished more than anything else in the world that I would meet a person who was trying to figure out the same things as I was, who wanted to raise her children to be individuals first, treated them with respect, valued their independence, understood the principles of education, and more importantly, wanted to discuss the ideas of parenting as a science and an art. In other words, I was lonely in my new career and I was hoping for a team. Then I discovered the Objectivist Roundup and the community it represents. Parents, doctors, chefs, activists, teachers, people from all walks of life who have chosen to apply their mind and reason to everything in their path. Here they are!

Harsha Vardhan presents Indian "ideal" method of protest posted at Harsha blogs!, saying, "This post observes how altruism plays a role in protests happening in India."

Benjamin Skipper presents You Can Only Hate What's *There* posted at Musing Aloud, saying, "Only existence exists, so when a person claims to be directing their emotions towards attributes that don't exist, then what they're instead targeting is something of another nature."

C.W. presents Inflation Update: Mid 2011 posted at Krazy Economy, saying, "Things are starting to perk up. The waiting time is probably over. What can we expect next? Recession or depression?"

Jared Rhoads presents Sally Pipes on doctors, students, and activism posted at The Lucidicus Project, saying, "Our interview with free-market healthcare advocate Sally Pipes, on the topics of doctors, medical students, and getting active."

Benjamin Skipper presents Defeating Negative Humor posted at Musing Aloud, saying, "I never realized before how negative my style of humor often is. Now I'm determined to alter the habit."

Ari Armstrong presents Rethinking Education Tax Credits posted at Free Colorado, saying, "In replying to an article by Michael LaFerrara, I argue that tax credits, while probably better than vouchers and possibly worth supporting on other grounds, nevertheless retain government control over income and therefore lead to government control of education."

James Hughes presents The Serenity Affirmation posted at Temple of the Human Spirit, saying, ""The rational man has the serenity to accept the things he cannot change, the courage to change the things he can, and the wisdom to know the difference""

Diana Hsieh presents Blogging in Pursuit of Values posted at NoodleFood, saying, "Why I just can't stand to blog the latest horrible political news."

Paul Hsieh presents Obama's Health Care Fallacy posted at We Stand FIRM, saying, "My latest OpEd discusses how ObamaCare's "Accountable Care Organizations" are just the latest incarnation of the age-old "central planner fallacy" applied to health care. This one was published at TownHall.com."

David C Lewis, RFA presents What Makes A Good Deal Good? posted at A Revolution In Financial Planning, saying, "People often rave about getting a "good deal." But, is saving money always such a great idea? I discuss the potential paradox of a good deal and why some of the best stuff in life really isn't free."

C.W. presents Are you watching the events in Greece? posted at Krazy Economy, saying, "It is like watching the future through a time machine. It is also like watching Atlas Shrugged, in terms of the downward spiral - there are no heros. Watch and understand the events in Greece and you will be ready for the future of the rest of Europe, and maybe us."

Julia Campbell presents shaved summer squash salad posted at the crankin' kitchen!, saying, "Simple and delicious summer salad of shaved summer squash, crisp greens, and a lemon, garlic, and olive oil dressing."

Roberto Sarrionandia presents Ayn Rand or Jesus: Absolutely posted at Roberto Sarrionandia, saying, "Can Republicans integrate Rand with their religion?"

Mike Zemack presents A “Regulation-Free Zone for Home-Schooling Families” Comes Under Attack in NJ posted at Principled Perspectives, saying, "In a typical pattern, NJ statists have seized upon a couple of brutal instances of child abuse to attempt to extend controls over one of the few bastions of relative freedom in education."

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