Libertarianism III: It's All About Me and My Needs

Sand in the Gears ^ | 11/15/02 | Tony Woodlief

[Copernicus]

This is a great piece. I never knew much about classical reasoning and logical arguments (or what terms like "straw man" meant). Thanks.

It is a very useful site. We need to find and collect other similar sites. A vanity is in progress on the topic.

For example: do a keyword or title search on "Etiquette". I seem to remember some poster set a record with NO responses to the article he/she contributed.

We should do better.

And of course the thread on Attitude Channeling is a must read for every thinking Conservative/Libertarian/Constitutional Patriot.

Best regards,

[Copernicus]

Pro: The Libertarians (at least the ones who seem to be in control of the party) seem to have no idea how they would actually go about governing, should they ever come to power.

You have studied this matter quite extensively.

If I may, I would point out off the top of my head Harry Browne had a number of very specific acts and ideas he would enact immediately upon taking office.

I seem to recall for instance he would immediately pardon all non violent offenders in prisons around the country especially those caught in the crossfire of the Drug War.

I believe he also expressed intent to immediately review all Executive Orders and rescind many if not most of them.

I believe he had a number of suggestions about the abomination known as the Department of Education, as well as Health and Human Services, Interior, Equal Employment Commission, etc. etc.

In regard to Terrorism he (and others) attempted to redirect national discourse to the Constitutional concept of Marque and Reprisal, an instrument used successfully by President Jefferson.

I am sure his website is filled with any number of specific ideas and suggestions on Constitutional Governance.

Most Libertarians I know are not opposed to National Defense or Necessary Government Regulation,they merely apply the test of Constitutionality against a backdrop of the concept "the government governs best that governs least".

We the people have collectively lost complete track of the fundamental concept of Sovereign Citizenship in a Representative Constitutional Republic.

Best regards,