Like the word Love, Rights is oftentimes used in different contexts to mean different things. Someone may say they have the right to Health Care. Others may say Education is a right. Protection from racial discrimination may be considered my right. Then there's the Bill of Rights. Going to piggy back / expand off of … Continue reading Positive vs. Negative Rights
Category: Free Will
Is Taxation Theft?
Was scanning the news feed and came across a short blip from a Keynesian economist that wrote something along these lines -- If you're ever debating with a libertarian, you'll invariably end up being accused of supporting theft because you believe people have a social duty to fulfill by paying their taxes. Taxation is not theft. It's more … Continue reading Is Taxation Theft?
What is your plan and how do we get there?
As a Libertarian, I'm often challenged to lay out my plan for the world. Skeptics want to know every scenario of every issue, with concrete examples and facts to prove that my plan will meet their litmus test of change. "What about the poor? Who will protect the environment? Who will keep the terrorists off … Continue reading What is your plan and how do we get there?
Why do we work?
Came across two related video clips with Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton touting the 'freedom' that the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) gives us. It's not uncommon that different members of a political party will repeat almost verbatim the canned response that the White House has to the latest steaming hot pile on their doorstep. But … Continue reading Why do we work?
You are They
A friend posted a link to this story on Facebook describing how Google Earth satellite images helped find a woman stranded on a deserted island after 7 years. Not sure if the facts are true or not, but it's a fascinating story nonetheless. But what really caught my attention was the comment / responses that … Continue reading You are They
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