In a free society, individuals have the right to do right or wrong, as long as they don't threaten or infringe upon the rights or property of others.

The profit motive promotes economic growth by creating better products at cheaper prices.

Banking technology has made it simple and efficient to invest in good causes.

Even though I've reached retirement age, I still plan to work - writing my investment newsletter, speaking at conferences, publishing books, and producing conferences like FreedomFest.

Fraud is common when you give away billions. Fraud related to Hurricane Katrina spending is estimated to top $2 billion. In addition, debit cards provided to hurricane victims were used to pay for Caribbean vacations, NFL tickets, Dom Perignon champagne, 'Girls Gone Wild' videos, and at least one sex change operation.

In the early 1980s, I burned my Social Security card at the New Orleans Investment Conference in protest of the state pension system.

The triumph of persuasion over force is the sign of a civilized society.