Let's make this birthday one to remember.

56 years old (Born on July 31, 1968)

Happy Birthday, Matt Welch! Another year older and still defending liberty with wit sharper than a Reason editorial. Your fearless commentary continues to inspire libertarians everywhere—proving that freedom of speech is best served alongside humor and common sense.

From your insightful articles challenging conventional wisdom, to spirited debates reminding us all why individual rights matter—you've made the world smarter (and funnier). May this birthday bring you fewer regulations, more celebrations—and perhaps even an exemption from taxes on cake consumption!

Here's wishing another fantastic trip around the sun filled with laughter, success in journalism, and minimal government interference. Cheers!