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As 2006 winds down and individuals look forward to 2007, it is a great time to reflect on some basic principles of liberty that provide the individual blessings of all human beings. Although American society still has a lot of room for improvement,
The Libertarian
Let’s suppose you manage a restaurant -- one of the pricier variety, with white tablecloths and some hefty double-digit prices in your menu.
A family comes in, is seated, and looks over that menu. Then one of the adults takes you aside and asks,
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The Libertarian
And now the bustling streets and malls fall strangely quiet. In many a home the living room rests ankle-deep in an effluvia of ribbons and paper and bows, while in the background someone has left the TV running -- Alastair Sim throws open his window
Reflexiones Libertarias
Durante ya muchos años, hemos alzado la voz para señalar la forma tan irresponsable en que algunos periodistas—concepto diferente al de analistas profesionales—en lugar de simplemente cumplir su función, informar de hechos sucedidos, se dan a la tare
In a free society individuals are not concerned about whether they can wish someone Merry Christmas or have religious displays on their property without fear of offending anyone. It is sad that individuals today worry that they might upset someone
Please allow me to join your family and friends in wishing you a very blessed and Merry Christmas. Along with many others, I am praying that God will continue to shower His protection and provision upon our land.
The Libertarian
I see where the Republicrat congresscritters in Washington are pounding on their desks, insisting that the minimum wage be hiked so they can brag they’ve done something for the working man.
Meantime, a high-profile U.S. delegation led by Treasury
The Libertarian
Let’s suppose you had a service to offer, and you knew the average customer was willing (and could afford) to pay about $12,000 a year for it. Over a period of years, what price do you suppose you might arrive at for your service?
Yep.
Now le
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Among the hundreds of email letters I receive, scores of them ask the same question: "I see the problem, but what can I do?" Today's column is an attempt to answer these people.
John McCain has introduced a bill that would fine bloggers up to $300,000 for “offensive statements, photos and videos posted by visitors on comment boards”.
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It is more than interesting to observe how professing Christians will use their own understanding of doctrine to either justify themselves or blame others.
The Libertarian
In a largely symbolic move reflecting frustration with the unwillingness of the federal government to enforce its own immigration laws, the Pahrump Town Board on Nov. 14 adopted an ordinance that bans the flying of foreign flags by themselves (as opp
Reflexiones Libertarias
Hace unas semanas tuve la oportunidad de asistir al evento anual “Cumbre de la Libertad.” Además de mi participación como expositor, fui parte de su apertura que, como despertador, despegaba con un agresivo debate sobre el agitado tema de inmigración
The Libertarian
Americans make a big hubbub over the Fourth of July.
True, the victory of 1781 was an amazing triumph, and the vision of those gathered in Philadelphia five years before -- that men may rightfully form or disband governments at will, for the
This Friday December 15, 2006 is truly a day to rejoice for it is the 215th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights. Many attendees at the constitutional convention of 1787 were not completely convinced and wanted more assurance that t
The Libertarian
If Republicans passed a new, 20-cent-a-gallon tax on milk, what do you suppose the leadership of the Democratic Party -- the party of the working man -- would say?
Wait: Take that a step further. Let’s pretend Republicans wanted to charge poor pe
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For the life of me, it is difficult, even exasperating, to understand how my fellow Christian ministers can excuse and condone the un-American and un-Christian actions and policies of modern politicians. What in the world is going on?
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The Libertarian
Alongside the Pinnacle Lake Trail in the Mount Baker/Snoqualmie National Forest, east of Everett, Washington, the bodies of hikers Mary Cooper, 56, and Susanna Stodden, 27, were found by a hiker on July 11.
The Seattle mother and daughter had eac
Reflexiones Libertarias
Después de la tempestad llega la calma. Pero ¿realmente ha llegado? Me sumerjo en los mares de nuestras confusiones ideológicas, por un solo motivo, identificar ese remolino de percudidas aguas en donde algunos aspirantes a navegar el buque, utilizan
The Libertarian
To enjoy the benefits of a rule of law, the law has to be predictable, knowable, and equitably enforced. If those in power can “reinterpret” or ignore the written law as they please, predictability evaporates. No one feels safe. Long-term investments
The Libertarian
Why do you do a man a bigger favor by teaching him how to fish than by giving him a fish to eat? Because the latter plan leaves him hungry tomorrow; the former gives him a chance at self-sufficiency.
There are exceptions, but on balance, private
It is now time to begin to look for solutions for some of the previously identified problems which are threatening America.
In an interview with nationally syndicated radio talk show host Alex Jones, Rep. Ron Paul of Texas recently discussed President Bush's support for the Military Commissions Act.
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