Robert D Feinman - Essays on Social Policy

Musings on Society and Public Policy

Living with Less - November 26, 2007

My attempts to live a less materialistic lifestyle since my retirement.
http://robertdfeinman.com/society/living_with_less.html

What is a Conservative - November 26, 2007

Conservatives list programs that they support, but these are not principles. Their only principle is preserving privilege.
http://robertdfeinman.com/society/what_is_a_conservative.html

How Best to Fill a Sieve with Water - November 26, 2007

Too many discussions fail to examine their assumptions. As a consequence they are as futile as trying to fill a sieve.
http://robertdfeinman.com/society/sieve.html

Combatting Conservativism - November 26, 2007

Information is the best tool to counter conservative propaganda. Only it can expose the privilege that is behind conservatism.
http://robertdfeinman.com/society/combat_conservativism.html

Economics as Ethics - November 26, 2007

Unexamined ethical assumptions determine how economic theories are turned into policy recommendations.
http://robertdfeinman.com/society/economics_ethics.html

Stupid Product Contest! Millions in Prizes! - November 26, 2007

Excessive packaging and wasteful products are taking a toll on our environment. I suggest some recent examples and ask for others.
http://robertdfeinman.com/society/stupid_products.html

Living with Less - Garbage - November 26, 2007

My efforts to cut down on materialism have been only moderately successful. Society makes this difficult with the amount of things that must be discarded.
http://robertdfeinman.com/society/less_waste.html