If I get mugged, and manage to not have the thief steal as much as he might have stolen, I’m not going to be happy about the mugging, but I will be happy to have retained what he didn’t get.
Author: Kent McManigal
Overprotection Brings Irresponsibility
I think the current overprotection of children is harmful. I know I’m not the first to point this out, but I don’t think it can be said enough– until it stops.
Statism is…
Growing up statist can have consequences. Once you learn to justify statism you are prone to self-justify or excuse any archation. They aren’t different things.
Imagine…
Imagine a world where people don’t kill each other over disagreements about how their imaginary friend is worshiped, or how the holy symbols of the imaginary friend are treated.
Freedom–I Won’t
There are some things I simply won’t voluntarily do. I won’t participate in Nazi/socialist rituals, even if everyone around me gets bent out of shape by my refusal. Nor will I sing or “honor” national anthems. I won’t socialize with cops. Not anymore. Nor will I pretend they can be “good” people, even if they are nice.
Confusionitions
I think it’s really unfortunate, and confusing, when one word is used to speak of two concepts which are totally unrelated– or even at odds with each other. Such as with the word “authority”.
Making People Unhappy
I guess I shouldn’t point out ways in which people who call themselves “libertarian” don’t live up to the label they claim in certain areas. I shouldn’t point out inconsistencies in what they advocate that could lead observers to the wrong conclusion.
The Re-Education of Kent
The people have spoken: Not all rapists are bad people. I have been shown the error of my wrongthinking ways. I’m sorry!
Embarrassing Borderism Fail
I just read what should have been one of the most embarrassing justifications for borderism I’ve ever seen passed off as thought. I won’t mention the particular thinker who squeezed it out.
Delusional Support for Cops is Everywhere!
I guess it’s a pointless battle, even among the pro-liberty crowd. I’m still right, but I will walk away from the discussion. You can’t get through to those who are so desperate to not understand.