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The author comments on Harry Reid's perspective over the myth of job-killing government regulations and rules due to claims that these regulations have caused trouble to the U.S. economy.

The author asserts that government interference should be avoided to ensure economic stimulation and job creation in the U.S. He states that such assertion needs to be presented to Ross Miller, Nevada state of secretary. He relates how Miller treats home-based businesses in which he proposes new regulations limiting home-based business exemption to the state business license fee to natural citizens. Such measure has urged the Nevada Registered Agent Association to file a lawsuit against Miller.

In this article the author criticizes the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama for penalizing companies for not hiring the unemployed. He cites stories where companies prefer to hire those who are either coming from another job or who have not been jobless for long, as well as new laws which penalize such firms for doing so. He claims this increase of the government's regulatory powers hurts businesses, further endangers the economy, and encourages a needless culture of victimization.

The author expresses his thoughts on the Taxpayer Protection Pledge sponsored by Americans for Tax Reform.

The author comments on what the proponents call the Amazon tax. The tax applies to purchases made over the Internet by consumers not located in the state where the retailer is based. The tax is supported by traditional brick-and-mortar retailers. According to the author, the tax is also supported by legislators who have a desire to find new ways to get money out of the private economy and into government operations and programs.

The author focuses on the efforts of the U.S. government to tax every employer, employees, and the so-called independent contractors in the country. He states that many employers and employees opt to operate as a client-independent contractor, in which the client pays the contractor for completing a service, and the latter pay all the government-required taxes and fees all by himself. He stresses that the government is doing everything to impose the necessary taxes to employers and employees who operate as clients and independent contractors.

The author argues that declaring health care is a right in the U.S. is wrong. He claims that forcing doctors, nurses and other medical practitioners to give something of value is one way of making health care a right. He mentions the practice of forcing private insurance companies to provide coverages which are deemed necessary as a form of government mugging. He also cites the Obamacare mandate that requires private insurance companies to spend about 80 percent of their revenue on medical care.

The author comments on an interview with Jim Murren, chairman of MGM Resorts International. The interview appeared in an issue of "Las Vegas Sun." In this interview, Murren claimed that the public school system needs improvement, however, there is investment problem within the state. This issue was considered by Murren since he considered education as significant for the success and health of his company. The author criticizes business executives who blame the government for the current state of education but does not do anything to support reforms.

The author discusses the establishment of the Organized Labor Party in Nevada in 2010. The party is a response to the creation of the Tea Party of Nevada early in the year. The party was registered with the secretary of state on October 4. The Tea Party, which aimed to represent organized labor in the state, had no activity since its creation. It also failed to solicit the 9,000 signatures needed to qualify as a legitimate party for the ballot.

The author comments on political and economic issues in Nevada. He states that during the visit of U.S. President Barack Obama to Las Vegas, Nevada, he was criticized by Senator Harry Reid for not always being forceful enough with Republicans. He mentions that the Republican Party claims that it had achieved unity after its Unity Dinner, despite the absence of the top three elected officials from the event. He also cites what he calls dumbest legislative proposals in Nevada.

In this article, the author expresses his views on the failure of U.S. politician Rand Paul to answer the question of television host Rachel Maddow concerning the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The question focuses on the issue of racial discrimination. The author mentions that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 intends to end Jim Crow laws.

The author provides opinion on the issue of immigration law in the U.S. as Congress faces challenges regarding the issue of control and implementation. He comments on the issue of control of the nation's borders and the federal immigration law dispute in Arizona. He speaks against the federal government on its alleged enforcement of immigration issues to private employers.

The author asserts the need for Nevadans to look at Republican politicians who have signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, which aims to fight increasing taxes on business enterprises in the U.S. in 2010. He says that gubernatorial candidates Mike Montandon and Jim Gibbons have already signed the pledge. He mentions state Republican senator Barbara Cegavske, who is running for re-election. He also cites Republican politicians who have yet to sign the pledge as of April 19, 2010 including Dennis Nolan and Brian Sandoval.

The author expresses his opinion on the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to allow corporations to fully participate in the country's elections for federal offices. According to the author, taxing corporations without allowing them to participate in the elections is an example of taxation without representations. The options under consideration in a bill being created by Representative Chris Van Hollen and Senator Chuck Schumer as of February 1, 2010 to mitigate the gall of the Supreme Court to rule in favor of free speech are discussed.

The author criticizes FedEx Express for insisting to the U.S. Senate that their delivery drivers should not be covered by the same labor laws that its competitors are subjected to. He contends that the company was protected by the Railway Labor Act (RLA) which gives them the best opportunity to deliver reliable, uninterrupted service. The author stresses that the company is attempting to mislead Congress that unequal treatment under the law is acceptable. He applauds Congress' effort in leveling the playing field in the package delivery business.

The author comments on the petition of the Alliance for Patient Access encouraging the American Medical Association (AMA) to develop the Health Insurer Code of Conduct. He says the Alliance was formed in order to ensure and protect patient access to approved medical treatments and therapies. He cites the benefits of the code to patients, physicians and other health care providers. However, he relates that the code does not prohibit insurers from working to reduce costs through all available means.

The author analyzes the legislative agenda of senatorial candidate Ben Kieckhefer in Nevada. The author thinks that Kieckhefer's goal of creating laws that treat citizens equally and are accountable for the contributions of taxpayers is vague. The author asserts that people want to learn how he will stimulate job growth, increase the accessibility and quality of health care, and address the state's infrastructure and transportation needs.

The author reflects on the decision of U.S. retailer Wal-Mart to endorse a legal requirement that employers provide health benefits to their employees. He mentions the decision of Sam Walton, founder of the retail chain, to support U.S. President Barack Obama's national health care proposal instead of backing an innovative health care model. He argues that the proposal is bad public policy.

The author reflects on several Nevada Republican politicians who will compete during the Republican primary in the U.S. in 2012. He describes the conventional wisdom on Republican primary voters. He enumerates several Republicans who are contesting some elections, including pro-business Assemblyman Don Gustavson and Assemblyman Ty Cobb.

The author comments on a proposal to move FedEx Express under the U.S. National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). He notes that FedEx Express drivers are covered under the Railway Labor Act (RLA). He discusses the benefit of being covered by the RLA as opposed to the NLRA. He also describes the implication of moving FedEx under the NLRA.

The author reflects on the implications of the case of Marshall versus Marshall for U.S. bankruptcy cases.

The author comments on a bill introduced by U.S. Assembly Minority Leader Heidi Gansert that would mandate DNA testing for anyone arrested on suspicion of a felony. He argues that not only does the bill have serious civil rights problems but such massive DNA testing may not even work. He believes it will take a lot of political courage to oppose this bill.

The author criticizes three Republicans who co-sponsored Assembly Bill (AB) 243 which requires certain employers to grant a leave to a parent, guardian or custodian of a child enrolled in public school or private school to participate in certain school conferences and activities. He says that government has no business interfering with private employment relationships and neither should Republicans co-sponsor anti-business legislation such as AB 243.

The author ponders on the meaning of essential in relation to government funding in the U.S. He criticizes the statement of Republican Nevada Senator Dean Rhodes that the railroad museum in Ely, Nevada is the pride of White Pine County and a business that could provide revenue for the people in the area. He notes that Republican government officials have cooperated and compromised with the Democrats in terms of raising taxes.

The author looks at the move by some U.S. politicians who were elected by secret ballot to support the organized labor's proposal that will remove the right of Nevada workers to vote freely. He says that the proposed abolition of secret elections in unions is what the Employee Free Choice Act would do. Under such plan, union agitators would force employees to sign in a card which indicates that they want the union to represent them. It explains the effect of such proposal on workers in nonunion firms such as Wal-Mart and McDonalds.

The author criticizes Barbara Buckley, Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly, for her tax-increase proposal. He scrutinizes Buckley's plans as laid out in a series of town hall meetings. The author argues that the purpose of Buckley telling Nevadans how bad Nevada is compared with the rest of the nation is to lay the track for a massive tax increase in the 2009 legislative session. He refutes Buckley's justification that her plans is an overhaul of the government and a restructuring of the tax system.

The author addresses the licensing application for the Yucca Mountain in Nevada submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) under the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008. He criticizes the statement issued by Joe Strolin of the Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects regarding prospect of money from the government for the Yucca Mountain. He states the terms of the amendment to the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 passed by Senator James Inhofe of Oklahoma.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Ending Voter Apathy" by Erica Gilliland, "The Skirt" by Emily Roldan and "The Pickle" by Logan Ballard.

The author presents observations on the campaigns of political candidates in the U.S. He mentions whether Sarah Palin is qualified to campaign as a vice presidential candidate just like Dick Cheney and Barack Obama. He cites how Al Gore, who campaigns against global warming, was introduced at the Democrats' convention to the tune of "Let the Sunshine In."

The author comments on the government programs proposed by Governor Jim Gibbons of Nevada. According to the author, Gibbons was correct when he said that Nevada has no tax problem, it has spending problem. He pointed out three points that must be considered that include eliminating nonessential government programs, proposing tax cuts and limiting government spending.

The author deals with the relevance of government employees funded by taxpayers in the U.S. He notes that such government employees not only comprise of teachers, police and firefighters with reference to the Web site of the University of Nevada in Las Vegas (UNLV). He questions whether all of the taxpayer-funded UNLV employees are absolutely necessary for the operation of the university. He lists several positions at UNLV and their corresponding salaries.

The article comments on the strategy of Nevada legislators on reducing state budget. It argues that legislators have simply removed the increases in the government spending approved by the legislature in June 2007. The author suggests reducing the budget for some agencies and programs such as the Nevada Arts Council, the End of Life Issue Outreach initiative and Stream Restoration and Improvement. He relates the response of government officials to his proposal of budget cuts.

The author reflects on the Las Vegas, Nevada law requiring homeschool parents to register with the government. He argues that registration is not necessary for what he believes is an alienable right for parents to teach their kids. Cited is the case in California where the court decided that parents do not have the constitutional right to homeschool their children. The author believes that education should be encouraged instead of being made mandatory.

In this article, the author comments on the spending habit of the state government of Nevada in 2007. The author criticizes the Legislature for its excessive spending practice. He believes that the practice is the real problem, not a lack of tax revenue. Moreover, the author offers recommendations for dealing with the problem. He suggests that legislators should pledge to vote against any future spending increases which exceed the rate of population growth plus inflation.

The author stresses the need for Democratic U.S. Senator Harry Reid and other liberals to support U.S. soldiers through giving them the authority to complete their missions. He states that such support only means pressuring administrative agencies to ease the rules of engagement among troops. Also, a background of the book titled "Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10" is provided which focuses on the mission in Afghanistan of five U.S. Navy Sea, Air, Land (SEAL) members.

The author reflects on the list of people who were selected as examples in the history/civics course in the home-school curriculum. He argues that the list should have included more of the white conservatives like President Ronald Reagan, General Douglas McArthur, and Senator Bob Dole. The author is questioning the validity of the home-school curriculum as well as in the public schools of Nevada.

The author comments on the failure of the education system of public schools in the U.S. He compares the U.S. public school system with communism. He relates the benefits of home-schooling enabled by Internet technology. He offers information on the Nevada Connections Academy, a virtual charter school for grades 4-11 which provides personalized instruction.

The author reflects on the potential of the case Marshall v. Marshall, which deals with the lawsuit filed by the late stripper Anna Nicole Smith seeking millions of dollars from the estate of J. Howard Marshall, to become a legal legacy in the U.S. He presents an overview of the case which evolved into a serious legal dispute that covers validity of a tort claim. He cites a decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in the case. The author predicts a long legal battle to resolve the case.

The author reflects on the immigration reform in the U.S. According to him, immigrants would be unmolested in the country as long as they give a $1,000 fine and apply for Visa or MasterCard. He believes that the pressing problem in the country is the 12 million people who come there illegally and not the immigrants who have come there legally.

The author presents views on the Special Needs Scholarship bill introduced by Nevada State Senator Barbara Cegavske. He considers this bill as one of the most important legislation in the session. The bill allows parents or legal guardians to choose a licensed private school for children with disability or special needs. He stresses that this would demonopolize the public school in Nevada.

The author comments on the Employee Free Choice Act passed by the U.S. House Democrats requiring employers to certify a union if union agitators are able to convince majority of workers into signing a card indicating support for the union. He believes the bill is definitely not for employees nor it provides them with any kind of free choice.

This article explains the reasons why the Right withdraw their support to U.S. President George W. Bush. The media spin by the Left that the reason for the Right's withdrawal of support was the way the war on terror is executed is not true. The Right disagreed with President Bush over the waging of a politically correct war. The Right dislike President Bush's effort to reach out to the United Nations and the Democrats in Congress.