1999 Fall Journal

November 1, 1999

Message From the Publisher - J. Stanley Marshall

Cover Story

Anatomy of a Plebiscite - Peter Doherty
The story of how one civic activist derailed the Miami-Dade County mayor's plan to increase the sales tax to fund transportation projects.

Articles

The Proper Scope of Democracy - Tibor R. Machan
Democracy is no excuse for abandoning basic principles of human social life.

The Flaws of Light Rail - Tait Trussell
Orlando scuttles, then revives, a controversial light rail system, while Tampa's mass transit project hangs on a referendum vote.

Building Social Capital - Marvin Olasky
The values citizens possess and the linkages they make through voluntary affiliations are vital for solving social problems.

The Good Son - Ray Wisher
A Florida police officer is inspired by the steadfastness and integrity of a young witness.

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