Not Your Grandfather’s FBI  Andrew P. Napolitano*
Moreover, this was a controlled FBI sting. The defendants were
instigated by and under the watchful eyes of FBI undercover
agents. The FBI admits that the defendants never posed any harm.
How can it be a crime -- or harmful -- for people to leave the
U.S.? If people with evil inclinations want to leave, let them
go; arrest them when they return if they cause harm.      The
Problem With NYC’s Landmark Preservation Laws  Richard Epstein*
This year, the New York City Landmark Preservation Commission
is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary with, not surprisingly,
a triumphant summation of its many achievements: fostering civic
pride, protecting property values, attracting tourists, and
strengthening New York’s economy.  The Commission’s activities
over the past fifty years have indeed altered the landscape of
the city. There are now some 1,347 individual landmarks, 114
historic districts, and 10 scenic and 117 interior landmarks.
Today, about 27 pe