The Law by Frederic Bastiat (August 21, 2005)
The Law A clear, concise and brilliant explanation of liberty. Also available online here (Original Post)
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Libertarianism in One Lesson by David Bergland (August 21, 2005)
Libertarianism in One Lesson I recommend this book because the author presents principled libertarian policies. I found it very helpful in gaining a better understanding of libertarianism. Contents Chapter 1. The Nature of Government Chapter 2. The Alternative to Coercive … Continue reading →
Jan Narveson: Respecting Persons in Theory and Practice (July 17, 2005)
By Alan Mercer, 17 July 2005 As of 2014, my ideas have changed since I wrote this, but I will try to leave this unedited. Jan Narveson: Respecting Persons in Theory and Practice: Essays on Moral and Political Philosophy Jan … Continue reading →
Libertarian Involvement in Electoral Politics (June 5, 2005)
As of 2014: Now, I just don’t feel the same way even though there are good points in the article below. One of the assumptions of those who get into politics for idealistic reasons is that the “group” policies or … Continue reading →
Explaining Liberty and Libertarianism (May 15, 2005)
By Alan Mercer Note as of 2014: There are some valuable points here in what I wrote in 2005, and I like some of my explanations, but nowadays I wouldn’t be so quick to label myself or to get caught … Continue reading →
Growing up in the 60’s, Statist Degradation of the Person, The Corporation (May 1, 2005)
Fred Reed, Apr 26 ’05: Growing up in the 60’s: How We Were “The freedom we enjoyed would horrify today’s worried delicates.” Ryan McMaken, The Church, the State, and the Degradation of the Human Person “Without life, there can be … Continue reading →
Boundaries of Knowledge – Creation vs. Evolution
April 25, 2005 Creation vs. Evolution Books & Articles by Michael J. Behe on Intelligent Design http://www.arn.org/authors/behe.html Molecular Machines: Experimental Support for the Design Inference www.arn.org, Michael J. Behe, Paper presented 1994 “…Although many details of the biochemistry of … Continue reading →
Ottawa Libertarians: Groups Unite to Say No to the Nanny State (April 17, 2005)
Groups unite to say no to the nanny state Terry Kilrea, Jean Serge Brisson, Randy Hillier and Mike Kennedy to lead Ottawa rally in support of personal freedom Ottawa – April 19, 2005. The Ontario Libertarian Party (http://www.libertarian.on.ca), the only … Continue reading →
Get Involved (But Keep Your Individuality and Your Own Mind) (April 17, 2005)
Stand up for Freedom and Get Involved Sept, 2012: I’m not so much into electoral politics now. The main problem with it is that it’s controlled. Quigley in “Tragedy and Hope” talked about major parties being more or less the … Continue reading →
Libertarian Reading (April 17, 2005)
Justin Raimondo, Apr 18 ’05: Our Bizarro World Foreign Policy Lew Rockwell, Apr 18 ’05: The State Expands, and Weakens Anthony Gregory, Apr 19 ’05: Waco, Oklahoma City, and the Post-9/11 Left-Right Dynamic Ron Paul, Apr 18 ’05: Why Do … Continue reading →