Clayton E. Cramer

Clayton E. Cramer is a software engineer and historian. His sixth book, Armed America: The Remarkable Story of How and Why Guns Became as American as Apple Pie (Nelson Current, 2006), is available in bookstores. His web site is www.claytoncramer.com.

What Does the Constitution Really Say About Religion?

Sunday, October 11th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

The Supreme Court has redefined the Establishment Clause far beyond the original public meaning.

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In-Flight Entertainment: Not Always Suitable for Children

Sunday, September 27th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

And when the movies aren't appropriate for kids, it's not like you can get up and leave.

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‘Stand Your Ground Laws’: An Unfortunate Necessity

Monday, September 21st, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Laws removing the obligation to retreat when attacked are necessary to put some fear into would-be attackers.

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The Living Constitution vs. Original Public Meaning

Saturday, September 12th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Born in the 1930s, the "living Constitution" model has allowed justices to bypass the people and the legislative process.

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Against Gay Marriage? Come Out of the Closet!

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

A new proposal would require wedding-related businesses whose owners oppose gay marriage to wear a scarlet letter.

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Made in the USA

Friday, August 28th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Here's some good news. We still manufacture in America, and you might just be surprised what we still make.

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Social Conservatives, Liberals Get Each Other Wrong on Welfare

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Opposition to the welfare state is not about animus towards the poor. It is about implementing a reasonable and effective program.

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No, ‘Every Other Developed Country’ Does Not Have Single-Payer Health Care

Thursday, July 30th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Countries considered single-payer are reliant on private insurance, and such a system won't cure all our ills.

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Can More Government Lead to Less Government?

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Libertarianism isn't quite as simple and clear-cut as it seems.

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Why Wal-Mart Embraced Obamacare

Monday, July 13th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

By agreeing to support the Democrats' health plan, the giant retailer will seal the doom of some competitors.

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