Is it right-wing drivel? I view it more as a centrist position, criticizing both the left and, although not enough in this opinion piece due to the nature of topic, criticizing the right. (I believe the author is conservative himself, however he disagrees with elements of his 'grouping') Or is the centre automatically right-wing since it's not left-wing? Can an opinion on an issue not fall into those categories?

Even if one were to call this a right-wing position, would it automatically make it wrong even if it were backed up with solid arguments and sound reasonable and realistic.

Labels are used by people who are too lazy or stubborn to admit they may be wrong and reinforces their own view out of egotistical necessity. (This description includes me of course, however I'm trying. )

Brian Topp: Our friends on the blue team seem to mostly focus on sticks, and not so much on carrots. ;)