Bill Wirtz – Page 46 – Consumer Choice Center

Big government might push your favorite TV and radio stations off the air

January 17, 2018
By Bill Wirtz
In Communication, Recent Media, United States

WASHINGTON EXAMINER: Now, unfortunately, there might be another significant expansion of eminent domain — this time, into the digital realm.

Was die richtige Freiheit ist

PERLENTAUCHER: Die Nase voll von Bevormundungen hat auch Bill Wirtz vom Consumer Choice Center in der Welt

Mythen über Palmöl

NOVO ARGUMENTE: Produkte werden damit beworben, kein Palmöl zu enthalten. Dabei besteht kein Anlass für Gesundheitsbedenken und sein Anbau ist vergleichsweise effizient.

Tabak-Preiserhöhung in Frankreich: Nichts für Deutschland

PEACE LOVE LIBERTY: Muss eine Zigarettenschachtel 10€ kosten, um Menschen vom Rauchen abzuhalten?

DIE WELT: Wir sind Erwachsene, und ja, manchmal treffen wir Entscheidungen, die ungesund sind: Wir trinken Alkohol, essen Tiefkühlpizza, rauchen Zigaretten. Die Antwort kann aber nicht sein, den Verbrauch zu verbieten. Solche Regulierungen widersprechen nicht nur der persönlichen Freiheit.”

The palm oil debate is ridden with misperceptions

COMMENT CENTRAL: The debate surrounding palm oil has become warped and distorted. Policy makers have rushed to pass judgment on an industry based upon erroneous evidence and claims. Ultimately, it should be up to consumers which types of fats they consume, says Bill Wirtz.

Controverses des “loot box” : ce qu’on ne vous dit pas

L’ECHO: La sortie du nouveau jeu vidéo d’Electronic Arts (EA) “Star Wars: Battlefront 2” a vu naître un nouveau débat sur la régulation des jeux vidéo. La pratique consistant à faire payer les joueurs pour des “loot boxs” a fait l’objet d’une enquête en Belgique, ce qui a poussé plusieurs institutions à plaider en faveur d’une […]

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Author: Bill Wirtz

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