Corruptio Optimi Pessima and the Tai Ji Men Case
“The corruption of the best is the worst of all corruptions.” When those called to serve instead oppress citizens, disaster follows. by Massimo Introvigne An article already published in Bitter Winter on December 16th, 2021. Ivan Illich (from Facebook). As we approach...
Is Corruption a Violation of Human Rights? Implications for the Tai Ji Men Case
United Nations’ documents are increasingly treating corruption as a human rights issue. This directly impacts the case of Tai Ji Men. by PierLuigi Zoccatelli* *A paper presented at the International Forum for Human Rights “Human Rights and Anti-Corruption: The Tai Ji...
Human Rights, Corruption, and the Tai Ji Men Case Discussed in Washington DC
An international forum for human rights denounced corruption as a violation of human rights, as epitomized by what happened to Tai Ji Men in Taiwan. by Daniela Bovolenta An article already published in Bitter Winter on December 14th, 2021. Massimo Introvigne with Tai...
A Philosophy of Taxes and the Tai Ji Men Case
Taxes are a typical feature of the state. When the state excessively expands its activities, problems occur, as the Tai Ji Men case demonstrates. by Bhante Dharmapala* *A paper presented at the webinar “Administrative Slavery vs. Religious Freedom: The Tai Ji Men...