BY JOHN D. VAN BRINK

Preface – Benjamin Franklin mused, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Due to a revolution in medical technology, including mapping the human genome, nano machines, and advanced pharmaceuticals, some predict that mankind is on the verge of conquering death.

As for taxes, well, not so fast. If we start with the premise that government is necessary, and … Read more...