Socialism, and her inevitable offspring Communism, are gaining popularity once again. Visions of Che Guevara swell in the hearts and on the T-shirts of the ‘working class’. Students flock to the local Leftist “Equality” rallies, iPhones and Starbucks Gluten-Free-Mocha-Frappa-Caramelitos in hand. Disgruntled workers, not feeling the love, covet their CEO’s bonus payout last year without … Continue reading Do you even know what you’re saying?
Category: liberty
Without Freedom of Speech, We Are All Slaves to the Mob
Did you ever completely lose your train of thought because something much bigger or terrifying came along and overshadowed your first thought? I was actually thinking of writing about Freedom of Speech toward the end of the year when today, the horrible news broke out that 12 journalists and policemen were shot and killed by … Continue reading Without Freedom of Speech, We Are All Slaves to the Mob
Milton Friedman: The Role of Government in a Free Society (Q&A)
A classic. For those of you unfamiliar with the concept of coercion and how government is the antithesis of liberty, pay close attention to the first question and Milton's response. You can replace the FCC in his remarks with any number of government agencies (FDA, USDA, EPA, IRS, etc.) Also very interesting for Christians that … Continue reading Milton Friedman: The Role of Government in a Free Society (Q&A)
Liberty and Science
If you're a Libertarian like me, there are many predictable objections you'll hear repeatedly from critics on why government MUST exist. As I've written previously, I don't have a concrete plan for the world which is exactly WHY I favor Liberty vs. Coercion. However, allowing people to make decisions free from Government control makes some … Continue reading Liberty and Science
Life Matters
Trying to stay positive, especially with Christmas and New Year coming up, but there's so much negative news lately. In particular, the escalation of violence seems to be getting worse. Maybe it's not escalation but more awareness of it. I've written previously about how I abhor violence and war and the taking of life. In … Continue reading Life Matters
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