It is of the essence of militarism that under it military men learn to despise constitutions, to sneer at parliaments, and to look with contempt on civilians.
– William Graham Sumner, The Conquest of the United States by Spain [1898] |
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June 13, 2024
Gradualism and the Non-Aggression Principle
The core principle of the libertarian philosophy is what is known as the non-aggression principle. It holds that it is morally wrong for one person to initiate force against another person, either directly or indirectly through the use of government. Libertarians understand the critical importance of the non-aggression principle and subscribe to it … mostly. Let’s assume that I rob you of $10,000. … |
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“Who Will Build the Roads?” Part 1
by Wendy McElroy
Everyone who argues for the free market over government involvement in the economy has heard this common comeback: “Who will build the roads?” Sometimes, … |
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The State of Liberty in America Today
by Jacob Hornberger, Richard Ebeling and James Bovard
In this week’s Libertarian Angle, Jacob, Richard, and special guest Jim Bovard discuss the state of liberty … |
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Border Tyranny
by Jacob G. Hornberger
Libertarian advocates of immigration controls always focus solely on the issue of immigration controls and never on the police state that comes with them. … |
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