[ChrisInAR]

If you want a decent essay on libertarianism, read this pamphlet that was written in 1850 by a man that libertarians & strict constitutions like myself hold in high refard:

http://www.constitution.org/law/bastiat.htm

Please pay special attention to the Preface, because I think it is very impoertant these days.

Notice also how Mr. Bastiat, who was a member of the French legislature, praises the United States. My only disagreement w/ him is that he didn't think that women should have the right to vote, but other than that I think his words are spot-on. It sends "a thrill up my leg" every time I read it!

[Stepan12]

If you want a decent essay on libertarianism, read this pamphlet that was written in 1850 by a man that libertarians & strict constitutions like myself hold in high refard:

Yes. The great Bastait. Libertarianism used to mean something noble, just as Liberalism did back in the 18th century. Milton Friedman and Frederich Hayek called themselves Liberals.

But Liberalism and Libertarianism are no longer like that today. Today's liberalism is neo Communism and today's Libertarianism is just bizarre. We might leave the words Liberal and Libertarianism to their new owners and feel a tinge of sadness for what those words used to stand for.