Category: Liberty

Are You a Liberal or Conservative?

Get ready to think outside the box that you may have been placed into by society. The tv programs that pass as “news” continuously talk about their stories in terms of liberal (left) and conservative (right) viewpoints.

In election season, this is especially prevalent. Most of their news stories are about this or that candidate. This constant coverage of the establishment candidates compels viewers to build their encampment and fortify their position on either the left or right front. This divides the people and pits them against each other. This is one reason why there are so many political protester stories. Continue reading “Are You a Liberal or Conservative?”

Who won the Libertarian Debate?

From left:Petersen, McAfee, Johnson, and host Stossel

America. We all benefit from hearing new ideals, becoming smarter and more imaginative about our future. Continue reading “Who won the Libertarian Debate?”

Tired of the old two party system?

Libertarian PartyThere is another party on the national stage! The Libertarian Presidential Debate will air April 1st at 9pm E.T. on Fox Business Network’s Stossel Show. I believe there will be three candidates: Gary Johnson, John McAfee, and Austin Petersen. I’m predicting the debate will be completely unlike the Republican or Democratic debates. I believe they will talk about their issues passionately and unscripted. I doubt we will see name calling, arguments, and people talking over one another. I’m tired of the Republican and Democratic parties dividing the country into polar-opposites. The parties only pretend to oppose each other, but both seek to grow the size and power of the government. This is a divide and conquer strategy that will end freedom in this country.

From the Libertarian Party website:

We welcome former Republicans and Democrats who value “liberty and justice for all” to find a new home in the Libertarian Party.

Libertarianism is the idea that you should be free to make your own decisions in all aspects of your life as long as you don’t infringe upon the rights of others.

Chair Nicholas Sarwark says, “If you are one of the millions of Americans who no longer feel you have a voice in the Republican or Democratic Parties, we welcome you to join us in our fight for the rights of ordinary Americans to be free to raise their families, run their businesses, and pursue happiness in any way that’s peaceful.”

The Libertarian Party message is attractive and seems to be inline with our country’s values.  I think it will be refreshing to hear these candidates talk about letting people make their own decisions.  They should resonate with mainstream America that is frustrated with being told what to do by the establishment.

I did a quick spot check of the candidates websites. John McAfee is the only one that mentions gun rights. McAfee simply quotes the 2nd Amendment and states, “What more needs to be said?” I’m by no means a single-issue voter, if I do vote, but that’s an issue for another time. Certainly I am concerned with a tyrannical government banning the American people from purchasing, owning, and using firearms. Other countries have banned firearms, and it could happen here. We must be vigilant citizens and not allow this to happen.

I will be interested in watching this debate and taking notes so I can share my thoughts with you. Please subscribe to easily stay updated with the latest post!

Don’t Hurt People!

What is the Non-Aggression Principle (NAP)? The NAP is an ethical and moral ethos that aims to avoid conflict between people. It is illegitimate to use force against any person or property. This is one of the principles in Libertarianism. You should expect that no one will assault you or your property. Unfortunately the world is not full of individuals as intelligent as you. They may be ignorant of the NAP, despite a long formation through history. St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) originated some of the ideas as a natural law theorist. Murray Rothbard expounded his NAP sentiments in 1963:

“No one may threaten or commit violence (“aggress”)against another man’s person or property. Violence may be employed only against the man who commits such violence; that is, only defensively against the aggressive violence of another. In short, no violence may be employed against a non-aggressor. Here is the fundamental rule from which can be deduced the entire corpus or libertarian theory.”

Matt Kibbe has the above quote in his New York Times Bestseller Don’t Hurt People And Don’t Take Their Stuff A Libertarian Manifesto.  His book is easy to read and interesting, especially those starting to learn about Libertarianism.

LibertyCarriers will do well to keep the NAP in their defensive mindset. We must always avoid aggression.  We do not start any fights, but we are always prepared to defend ourselves because we believe in everyone’s right to self defense.