The UK Terror plot: what’s really going on? Craig Murray, www.craigmurray.co.uk, Aug 14 ’06 None of the alleged terrorists had made a bomb. None had bought a plane ticket. Many did not even have passports, which given the efficiency of … Continue reading →
Planning for Peace Hans F. Sennholz, Feb. 1970, The Freeman, www.libertyhaven.com …Peace is the natural state of man, war the temporary repeal of reason and virtue. In the words of James Madison, fourth President of the United States, “Of all … Continue reading →
Note: At least the end result of this starting effort was a platform approved by the Libertarian Party of Canada in 2008 (later posts develop it). Towards a Just Society – Contents Updated: September 10, 2006 Introduction Libertarianism means Liberty … Continue reading →
Who Is A Libertarian? Dean Russell, The Freeman: Ideas on Liberty – 1955, www.fee.org Webster’s New International Dictionary defines a libertarian as “One who holds to the doctrine of free will; also, one who upholds the principles of liberty, esp. … Continue reading →
Quote from interview below: The major issues of the 1960s for American youth were the VietNam War and conscription for it, drugs legalization, and freedom to protest. Libertarians agreed with the New Left (SDS, etc.) on all these issues and … Continue reading →
Battles rage on eve of UN truce news.yahoo.com, Reuters, Aug 13 ’06 U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan said fighting should end immediately to spare civilians. “The fighting should stop now to respect the spirit and intent of the Security Council … Continue reading →
(Original Link) Canada’s Pro-Israel Stance Over Lebanon May Cost Harper Votes (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601082&sid=a0UmS.xEOJ2g&refer=canada) www.bloomberg.com, Aug 3 ’06 “He took a stand to back a country that is bombarding civilians because two soldiers were taken,” said Boustani… A Strategic Counsel poll of … Continue reading →
Afghanistan: More Canadians Sent to Afghanistan (Original Post) NATO takes over military operations in southern Afghanistan www.cbc.ca, July 31 ’06 NATO troops assumed command Monday of all military operations in southern Afghanistan, as Canadian soldiers came under attack near Kandahar… … Continue reading →
Opposition Calls on Tories to Condemn Israeli Action (Original Post) Opposition calls on Tories to condemn Israeli action (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060731.wsallot0731/BNStory/Front) www.theglobeandmail.com, July 31 ’06 The federal government Monday confirmed the death of a Canadian peacekeeper in Lebanon and issued a statement … Continue reading →
Additional comment: as of June 3, 2015: taking away someone’s property should only be done as part of an exercise in justice and compensation–in the case where someone has been found responsible, with evidence and due process, of being guilty … Continue reading →