Table of ContentsPrevious – Section One – Chapter 6 – “Charity in the Land of Individualism” by John D. Fargo Voluntaryist Resources Books The Ethics of Liberty, by Murray Rothbard“First published in 1982, The Ethics of Liberty is a masterpiece of argumentation, and shockingly radical in its conclusions. Rothbard says that the very existence of…
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Youth Rights, Dignity, and the Anti-Democratic Values of Public Schooling
Beautiful article by a high school student fed up with public schooling’s authoritarian model for education: As students, we are told that we are being made into an “informed citizenry” capable of maintaining a vibrant democracy. Indeed, we are told that we must give up most of our constitutional rights in the name of achieving…
Jesus, Anarchy, and the Golden Rule
While wrapping their socialism, statism, and megalomania is “family values,” [Republicans] rail against abortion while turning a blind eye to the mass murder of innocents committed by the US government overseas in order to get the Evangelical vote. Paul is the only candidate up there–probably the only national politician–who is consistently pro-life: anti-abortion, anti-war, and…
In Defense of Voting
This is not an official endorsement of the strategy of voting, but the below has certainly caused me to rethink my position. Our first foray into the topic of voting was made by Spencer Morgan. Here’s our next: I’ve heard many good arguments in opposition to voting. The arguments were so compelling that I adopted…
What is a Libertarian?
A person on a forum I frequently visit asked the group about what a libertarian truly is, since he didn’t believe in natural rights or the non-aggression principle. For the record, he was opposed to tyranny and the government through Biblical support and his spiritual/religious beliefs. The anti-government attitude was there, but the motivation is completely…
Re: A Parental Right?
I have to say, I share Idzie D.’s feeling of uneasiness when I hear the term “parental rights”. It’s a great term when considering parental rights relative to the state, but relative to children, we should tread very lightly. My voluntaryist journey only recently lead me to consider more and more the rights of children.…
Jurors Can Say No
Every voluntaryist should have within his tool belt the principle of “jury nullification”: If you are ever on a jury in a marijuana case, I recommend that you vote “not guilty” — even if you think the defendant actually smoked pot, or sold it to another consenting adult. As a juror, you have this power…
How Do We Accomplish Liberty?
Guest post by Spencer Morgan. What is the “Plan” for Accomplishing Liberty? How Do We Get it Done? This question, posed often by those both sympathetic and hostile to full human liberty and it’s implications, is one that sadly reveals to a great degree the success of our societal pro-government conditioning. Even after the realization…
Where Do Rights Come From?
Your rights don’t come from wrtings. Guest post by Spencer Morgan. One of the recurring confusions that I encounter in discussions about liberty is the idea of rights. There is probably not a single philosophical issue around which more confusion gestates, both among advocates of individual rights and their opponents. So where do our rights…
In an Ideal Nation
Every person should be free to pursue his ambition to the full extent of his abilities, regardless of race or creed or family background. to associate with whom he pleases for any reason he pleases, even if someone else thinks it’s a stupid reason. to worship God in his own way, even if it isn’t…