Canadian Liberty Notes (November 11, 2008)
Remembrance Day
A Tale of Two Poppies: Talking with Children About Remembrance: The Story of the White Poppy by the U.K. Peace Pledge Union
‘War cannot create peace’
“The white poppy was and is a symbol of grief for all people of all nationalities, armed forces and civilians alike, who are victims of war.”
Canadian News
Muslims say their rights are in jeopardy: “Words and Music for Peace speakers say Muslims falsely portrayed as extremists”
I think we should have both free speech and respect for due process and civil liberties – but we are falling short on both.
Libertarian Party
Libertarian Politics in Ontario, Canada (http://www.nolanchart.com/article5442.html) by George Dance: Coverage of Ontario Libertarian Party convention on Nov. 8.
Articles on Liberty
Obama presidency: Hamiltonian curse or Marxist mess? by Ilana Mercer Part 1 Part 2 (http://www.ilanamercer.com/phprunner/public_article_list_view.php?editid1=466)
Interview with Thomas J. Lorenzo on his new book “Hamilton’s Curse: How Jefferson’s Archenemy Betrayed the American Revolution – and What It Means for America Today”
November 11th, 2008