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Author: Kent McManigal

Government Not Worth Trade-Off

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 Kent McManigal

Do you believe you need to be governed? I mean you, as an individual. If you didn’t feel like government was watching over your shoulder all the time, would you steal, kidnap, or murder? I’m betting you wouldn’t. Neither would I.

Kent For Liberty

Government Waging War Against You

August 24, 2022August 24, 2022 Kent McManigal

Have you realized yet that the U.S. federal government is waging a one-sided war against you?

Kent For Liberty

Cannabis Not an Excuse to Kidnap

August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 Kent McManigal

Possession or use of a plant can never be a real crime. Cannabis is the most obvious example, but this remains true for peyote, opium poppies, coca leaf extract, and everything else. Drug abuse is stupid, but prohibition is evil.

Kent For Liberty

Need Should Be Met By The People

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 Kent McManigal

People see me say I don’t want government doing something and often jump to the conclusion I don’t want that thing done at all. Sometimes they are right, as in the case of legislation enforcement. More often they are wrong, as in the case of environmental protection, security, or justice.

Kent For Liberty

Hoping Future Has More Liberty Wins

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 Kent McManigal

It feels like the future is being pulled in two directions at once. Things are getting better, while things also feel like they are getting worse. Both are probably true.

Kent For Liberty

Libertarians Aren’t on Right or Left

July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 Kent McManigal

The best definition of libertarianism I’ve run across is “someone who rejects the use of force against anyone who isn’t currently violating the life, liberty, or property of another.”

Kent For Liberty

Politics Depends on Blind Spots

July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 Kent McManigal

Everyone has blind spots. Especially when it comes to politics. In fact, I’d say politics is made up of blind spots knitted together with wishful thinking, expressed through legislation designed to violate people you don’t like.

Kent For Liberty

Preparation Can Ease Your Anxiety

July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 Kent McManigal

If you are worried about the next few years, I can relate. Supply chain problems, inflation, the ongoing drought, and the possibility of political violence seem like they are closing in on us. An effective way to defeat the worry is to take charge of your life. Be responsible for your own well-being. Don’t wait to be rescued.

Kent For Liberty

Court Taking Small Correct Steps

July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 Kent McManigal

To those of you who are mad at the Supreme Court over two of its most recent rulings, let me agree with you. To a point.

Kent For Liberty

Government Crushes Individuality

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 Kent McManigal

Everyone has their own unique personal preferences. This is probably a good thing since it makes life interesting and keeps us from all fighting over the exact same stuff. Think how boring it would be if everyone preferred identical things. Variety is the spice of life.

Kent For Liberty

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