22 June 2005

1. ACTON COMMENTARY   “It’s a Wonderful Retirement?” by By D. Eric Schansberg D. Eric Schansberg, an Acton adjunct scholar, takes a look at the Social Security system, and concludes that “policymakers should address the oppressive taxes that Social Security imposes on the working poor, its pathetic rate of return, and inequities in its payouts.” Read more » Acton Web Poll: Will convictions and jail time for corporate execs such as Dennis Kozlowski, Bernie Ebbers and John Rigas deter others from fraudulent activities? Vote Here »   “Business and Virtue in Batman Begins” by Ben Sikma Can the new Batman movie provide moral lessons on business ethics and philanthropy? Ben Sikma writes that the film affirms “the value of traditional institutions more generally, such as the family, rule of law, and private ownership of the means of production.” Read more »

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2. THIS WEEK AT ACTON

“We want to work hard, and pay our debts,” African views of the G8 debt cancellation agreement.   With the G8 countries preparing to cancel $40 billion in debt owed by several African countries, a fresh start is promised. But what has really changed? Acton talks to Africans about their views of the debt forgiveness campaign. Visit our press resource page for more information about Africa and foreign aid.

Samaritan Award Applications Open   The Samaritan Award is a national search for ten United States charity programs that receive little to no government funding and that agree that effective charity is rooted in the unique dignity of the human person. First prize is $10,000; nine runners up will receive grant writing assistance, Web site support, information technology assistance and more from nationally acclaimed consultants. The survey takes about 45 minutes to complete and has been updated from last year – you can now create a login/password that you will be able to use to login from anywhere, enabling you to get started on it, close out, and finish it up at a later date. Apply today!

3. FOOD FOR THOUGHT FROM ACROSS THE WEB

4. THIS WEEK AT THE ACTON BOOKSHOPPE

The Morality of Capitalism by Mark W. Hendrickson, ed. Freeman Classic Series including essays on The Spiritual Foundation, The Judeo-Christian Tradition, Economic Freedom, and The Anti-Capitalist Mentality. Authors include: Edmund A. Opitz, F.A. Hayek, Robert A. Sirico, Paul L. Poirot, Ludwig von Mises.

5. IN THE LIBERAL TRADITION

Fisher Ames (1758—1808)   “...there will not be morals without justice; and though justice might possibly support a democracy... a democracy cannot possibly support justice.” In the Liberal Tradition – Archives »

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