The Freedom Minute

Coronavirus Report for July 27, 2020

freedomminute — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 10:59:37 +0000

In last week’s report, I noted that it appeared that the number of deaths might be starting to decline. It now appears that this is exactly what is has been occurring for the last week or so. In addition, the number of reported cases also seems to be declining. The average daily death toll is currently 39.9. Last week it was 42.7.

And the number of hospitalized Covid-19 patients is also declining.… Read the rest

Coronavirus Report for July 21, 2020

freedomminute — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:09:05 +0000

This being my first post on this topic, let me say up front that Coronavirus is a real, potentially deadly (for some individuals), disease which we should all take seriously. As best as we know as of this date, limiting unnecessary close contact with people outside your immediate household is your best defense against the disease. But life must go on, so if you are going to be in close proximity to someone who you don’t live with, wearing a mask (not just some folded cloth) is the next best option to prevent transmission between individuals – and it’s respectful to those who might be more vulnerable or more fearful of the disease than you are.… Read the rest

Reviving The Freedom Minute

freedomminute — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 09:49:24 +0000

After a long hiatus, I’m reviving this blog to discuss some important issues we are confronting as a society. Mostly, I will use these pages to provide important info about the Coronavirus pandemic here in Los Angeles. As our trusted institutions devolve into a morass of partisanship and politicization of every issue, it is becoming harder and harder to find unbiased, rational information. My hope is that this info will be useful in sorting out the conflicting and often hysterical information being provided by our mainstream news sources and politicians.… Read the rest

Recommendations for November 6th Los Angeles County and Local Ballot Measures

freedomminute — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:15:53 +0000

Quick Guide
Measure A – No
Measure B – No
Measure J – No
Measure HH – No
Measure MM – No

Detailed Discussion

Measure A – Advisory Vote to Make the County Assessor an Appointed Position – Vote No

It’s just an advisory vote so it doesn’t carry any real weight, but I see no reason to make the Assessor an appointee subject to political patronage rather than an elected position.… Read the rest

Recommendations for November 6th Statewide Ballot Measures

freedomminute — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:21:18 +0000

Quick Guide
PROP 30 – No
PROP 31 – No
PROP 32 – Yes
PROP 33 – No
PROP 34 – Yes
PROP 35 – No
PROP 36 – Yes
PROP 37 – No
PROP 38 – No
PROP 39 – No
PROP 40 – No

Detailed Discussion

PROP 30 – Increases Sales and Income Taxes – Vote No

Increases taxes on earnings over $250,000 for seven years and sales taxes by ¼ cent for four years.… Read the rest

How Some Plastic Bags End Up as Litter

freedomminute — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:56:50 +0000

You may have seen my recent article on Reason.com about the plastic bag ban being forced on the citizens of Los Angeles. There wasn’t room for everything I wanted to write so here’s another reason why the ban doesn’t make any sense:

Plastic grocery bags don’t usually make their way into the environment by shoppers being irresponsible with them after they get them home with their groceries. Most people reuse them and others recycle them or throw them in the trash.… Read the rest

MRCA Reinstalls Stop Sign Cameras in Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park

freedomminute — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:23:26 +0000

Apparently the MRCA got tired of our criticism about the placement of the stop sign and camera at Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park, so they first removed it and have now reinstalled it up the hill further into the parking area. It’s still pretty much in the middle of the road, not at any intersection. But in order to try to justify ticketing drivers $175 if they slowly roll past the sign, the MRCA painted a crosswalk there.… Read the rest

CBS2 Reports on MRCA Stop Sign Camera Scam

freedomminute — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:32:50 +0000

David Goldstein of CBS2 in Los Angeles reports on the latest in the MRCA stop sign camera scam. Look for my comments about 3 minutes in.

… Read the rest

Los Angeles Police Board Votes to End Red Light Camera Program

freedomminute — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 06:30:22 +0000

After a year of effort by us, on Tuesday June 7th, the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners voted unanimously 5-0 to end the city’s Photo Red-Light Program. This was a courageous vote by a board with diverse backgrounds, all dedicated and very competent people who spent a lot of time studying this issue. After carefully considering the issue for many months, the Board determined that the claims of improved safety at red-light camera intersections could not be proven to their satisfaction.… Read the rest

Anaheim Votes to Ban Red Light Cameras

freedomminute — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 08:53:33 +0000

In a continuation of the national trend against the use of photo enforcement to pick the pockets of the nation’s motorists, voters in the city of Anaheim voted overwhelmingly today in favor of Proposition K which amends the city charter to ban the use of red light cameras within the city’s limits. As has occurred each and every time the question of photo enforcement has been put before the voters, citizens solidly rejected the use of this insidious traffic enforcement scheme which wastes billions of dollars without improving public safety. … Read the rest