James Sharpe Found Guilty

There isn't much else that a Libertarian hates most than corruption spawned by big government. James Sharpe was supposed to be a man of the people, a gym class teacher who spoke against corruption and for the rejuvenation of Newark. But when given the chance he used his position to womanize and make profit. He sold city land to his ex-girlfriend at a discount who then sold it at a premium to developers. This is a pattern that many NJ politicians, both Democrat and Republican, have followed. Both Wayne Bryant and Joseph Coniglio are currently awaiting trial and Sharpe will probably have to go back to court on grand larceny charges for spending $58,000 of city money on personal expenses.

What is the lesson that can be learned from this? The less money and power the government has the less damage it can do. Whatever the government can give to the people it can just as easily take away.