Charles Amos

Dec 29, 2024 | mises.org | Charles Amos

Ebenezer Scrooge was not an admirable man. He was bitter, unfriendly, and thrifty beyond reason. The three spirits of Christmas, however, did not improve his morality, rather, they terrified him into embracing what the ghost of Marley called “the common welfare.” While Scrooge rightly dropped many of his imprudent traits on Christmas Day, following his haunting, this need never have required the dropping of the rugged individualism he originally embodied.

Dec 28, 2024 | mises.org | Charles Amos

Ebenezer Scrooge was not an admirable man. He was bitter, unfriendly, and thrifty beyond reason. The three spirits of Christmas, however, did not improve his morality, rather, they terrified him into embracing what the ghost of Marley called “the common welfare.” While Scrooge rightly dropped many of his imprudent traits on Christmas Day, following his haunting, this need never have required the dropping of the rugged individualism he originally embodied.

Nov 28, 2024 | adamsmith.org | Charles Amos

As Assisted Dying is an emotive topic, we remind readers that as with all our publications, ASI does not have a “house” view. The views expressed in this piece are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect any views held by the publisher or copyright owner. They are published as a contribution to public debate. Defending assisted dying and the freedom to smoke Liberals have faced a major issue of importance this week: The prohibition of tobacco for those born after 2009.

Nov 7, 2024 | conservativehome.com | Charles Amos

Charles Amos studied Political Theory at the University of Oxford and writes The Musing Individualist Substack. In the coming months Parliament will debate whether or not assisted dying should be legalised; a practise which currently holds a 14-year prison sentence for those who conduct it. Liberals of all stripes must fully support Kim Leadbeater’s bill.

Nov 6, 2024 | thecritic.co.uk | Charles Amos

Recently the government has agreed to increase pay for train drivers by 4.75%. This is aimed to stop the strikes which have recently plagued commuters. Yet, already ASLEF has announced its railway staff members will strike on weekends up to November to secure the same deal. GPs have followed suit and demanded an 11% pay rise, along with Border Force who want a fair rota system. This follows independent pay boards agreeing NHS staff and teachers should get a pay rise of 5.5%.