Essays
Frank Capra’s Communities of Liberty: In this paper, presented at the 2010 Austrian Scholar’s Conference at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, I argue that the legendary filmmaker’s artistic vision was simultaneously libertarian and communitarian.
Why the War on Drugs Must Be Ended: The research paper I wrote for my freshman English composition class. It actually changed my instructor’s mind on the subject, which is the greatest compliment I could have received, and I hope it remains as effective today.
Defending the Warrior…Sort of: An abbreviated version of an essay I wrote for The Washington Witness following a speaking appearance by the Ultimate Warrior. In it, I lay out my rationale for why police and defense services should be privatized. I could do a better job of this today, but I think the points are still remarkably valid.