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Andrew Napolitano on the Shutdown and the Rollout

Reason Staff | 11.21.2013 7:00 AM

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Here is a quick pop quiz. Which presented more harm to human life and personal freedom: the four-week partial shutdown of the federal government last month or the rollout of Obamacare this month? Andrew Napolitano has the answer.

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  1. itsnotmeitsyou   12 years ago

    Well? What's the answer??? The suspense is killing me!!

    1. Byron   12 years ago

      I know, right!?!?

      1. itsnotmeitsyou   12 years ago

        I mean, how am I supposed to know? No links, no quotes. It's like I'm supposed to just KNOW!

        Oh, maybe I'm supposed to search my feelings for what I know to be true...

        1. jesse.in.mb   12 years ago

          Apparently having a mild hangover makes me capable of making uncannily similar comments within a minute of other commenters.

          1. itsnotmeitsyou   12 years ago

            In this case, Jesse, I'd say it's just a instance of "great minds"

        2. Being Waterboarded   12 years ago

          We're supposed to vote on the answer.

    2. Sevo   12 years ago

      It's a teaser.
      Weather is on right after sports.

      1. Eduard van Haalen   12 years ago

        "Studies show a common household item is poisonous. Are your children safe? Tune in at 11 for details - be sure not to go to the bathroom during the ads, because our story could come on at any time during the broadcast!"

      2. Eduard van Haalen   12 years ago

        "Studies show a common household item is poisonous. Are your children safe? Tune in at 11, but don't take any bathroom breaks during the commercials, because our story could appear at any time during the broadcast!"

    3. jesse.in.mb   12 years ago

      Look into your heart and feel the answer. Then you'll know the truth.

  2. Byron   12 years ago

    Most succint HyR blog entry EVAH!

  3. Fist of Etiquette   12 years ago

    reason seemed to lead me to believe it was the shutdown, but knowing the judge I'm going to predict the answer is going to be shouted at us.

  4. Caleb Turberville   12 years ago

    Healthcare.gov goes online on October 1, 2013. Human decisions are removed from health insurance shopping. Obamcare begins to learn at a geometric rate. It becomes self-aware 2:14 AM, Eastern time, October 29th. In a panic, they try to pull the plug.

  5. Episiarch   12 years ago

    Which presented more harm to human life and personal freedom: the four-week partial shutdown of the federal government last month or the rollout of Obamacare this month?

    Better question: which one has provided more lulz and been the most delicious? Because I know the answer to that one!

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