Matthew Ogilvie
Ph.D.
Matthew Ogilvie, Ph.D., is an Australian-based academic and writer. For over 30 years, he has served at universities and colleges in Australia and the United States. He currently serves in leadership positions for the Western Australia State Council and the Federal Council of the Liberal Party of Australia. In his "spare time," he is a self-defense instructor and venomous snake catcher.
LATEST
Opinion: What Would a ‘Free Palestine’ Look Like?
Given the way that non-Israeli governments in the Middle East treat their citizens, I don’t think the Palestinian people, especially women, would be truly free.
Opinion: More Promiscuous, Drunk Than Ever, but Are We Happier?
As G. K. Chesterton pointed out, ‘When you break the big laws, you do not get liberty; you do not even get anarchy. You get the small laws.’
Opinion: True Freedom Is Not to Be Feared
It is not the brave who give up their freedom, but those who are fearful.
Opinion: Decoding a Terrorist's Conscience
In extremist Islam, morality is dictated by law.
Opinion: Looking Behind Hamas' Recent Motivations
This genocidal hatred of the Jews predates the creation of the State of Israel.
Opinion: Voting No This Saturday Is a Vote Against Bullying
Parts of the “Yes” campaign have faltered due to their tone and contempt for the other side.
