Written by Charles Johnson, as published at C4SS.org. If there is no effective possibility of refusal, then there is no possibility of publicly expressing consent, and if there is no possibility of publicly expressing consent, then there is no possibility of consenting. If existing states make a standing threat to force people to submit to…
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Civilized Society v2.0
Written by tzo for Strike-The-Root.com. As I have written many times, I don’t believe that government is an absolute necessity for creating and maintaining a civilized society. In this essay, however, I would like to throw as many bones as possible to (not at) those who would take up for the loyal opposition. In fact,…
You Are An Anarchist. The Question Is: How Often?
Written by Benjamin Powell for FEE.org. Classical liberals have long debated whether they should support a minimal state or no state at all. Unfortunately that debate is usually framed as an all-or-nothing proposition. Either you believe that “a minimal state is everywhere and always necessary” or that a “state everywhere and always does more harm…
What Is Normal?
Written by Darci Walker for Core Parenting. Join any group of parents and you will hear one universal question being asked over and over again. From the time our kids are born, until they move out of our daily sight, we are constantly looking for something to tell us that our kids are “normal.”Read the…
Entrepreneurs Are the Good Guys
Written by Jeffrey Tucker for LFB.org. Why is business so often scapegoated for all the problems of society? The term scapegoat comes from the Bible and refers to the goat cast out of the community as part of a purification ritual. Perhaps when people saw that lonely goat walk away and probably into its death,…
I’m THAT Mom
Written by Dayna Martin for her personal blog. You know, that Mom that takes her children sledding at midnight, under the stars, making the neighbors secretly jealous because they have to sleep to get up early for work and school. I’m that Mom who loves to clean and decorate and enjoys giving my family a…
Statism, Morality and Children
Written by The Perturbed Patriot for NoMoreCages.com. Children will be taught that they cannot steal, kill, rape, damage property or infringe on other people’s freedoms, but will also be taught that government not only can, but should do precisely these things to people in the interest of the public good. How convenient is that? In…
Socialism is Incompatible With Liberty
Written by Derek H. for Simple Facts and Plain Arguments. Opponents of free markets claim that the economy needs to be “directed” or “managed,” usually toward some kind of vague social goal or “common good.” In other words, we sacrifice some economic liberty for personal liberty. However, this belief in socialism – and I’m defining…
When Everyone Around You Wants to Restrict Freedom
Written by Yaël Ossowski for TheStatelessMan.com. There are common sentiments which befall those who attempt to inform others of the excesses and abuses of government force. Despite campaigning on the virtues of personal liberty in the political realm, recommending books, literature, and videos in social settings, and bringing forward economic data, historical comparisons, and empirically-tested…
How To Make Parenting Awesome
Written by Ariadne for PositiveParentingConnection.net. Parenting isn’t quite predictable, easy or always fun but it can be an amazing journey. Here are 10 things you can do everyday to make parenting awesome: Accept imperfection: Parenting is a huge opportunity to accept that everyone makes mistakes and that these mistakes are a chance to learn together,…