Rights

I was listening to a podcast the other day and was somewhat surprised to hear the commentator make, what I felt was a major gaffe, given his solid libertarian-esque creds. Basically, he was advocating for gay rights which, on the surface, one could argue is valid. Everyone has a right to associate as they wish as long as it does no harm to anyone else... But there-in lies the key. Everyone.
In other words, the distinction of 'gay' rights is an arbitrary classification of rights that pertain to all and is thus superfluous, and worse than that, dangerous as it creates interest groups that can be exploited by the state. Better that we recognize the human rights inherent in all (citizen, non-citizen, black, white, gay, handicapped, etc) than to break those rights down as exclusive to a certain segment of society.
I say, we all loudly proclaim all rights as ours. If we must operate in the current paradigm of divisions of rights, then rightfully claim your gay/straight/black/white/jewish/atheist/minority/one-eyed/too-hairy/fat/etc rights as YOURS! They all belong to you as a human right...there should be no other distinction.

Campaign For Liberty — Celebrating Independence from the State | by Anthony Gregory

Campaign For Liberty — Celebrating Independence from the State   | by Anthony Gregory

So, like the author of this linked article, I agree that there seems to be little to be celebratory about on this 4th of July. I also share his optimism...though I think the price of readmission to liberty and freedom may be steeper than many are willing to pay. Hmmmm...subservience at a cost, or liberty at any cost? I know what I will pay!

Happy 4th of July America.

The Income Tax and American Servitude by Jacob G. Hornberger

The Income Tax and American Servitude by Jacob G. Hornberger

Great commentary from Jacob Hornberger on what it means for an American citizen to be free viz-a-viz the U.S. Government. At one point in time (prior to 1913) we were free men in a country of opportunity and a government that was no master of the free man. Now, we are slaves to the state, coerced at the point of a gun (figurative or literal, it matters not) to hand over our property, our money, our time, and thus, our lives. A truly depressing state of affairs...

What is a Libertarian - from the John Stossel show

http://ow.ly/1wxcK

Use the address above to see what we Libertarians are saying about ourselves...

Libertarian - A video explanation

http://www.isil.org/resources/philosophy-of-liberty-english.swf

This excellent video clearly explains the Libertarian point of view. The video is courtesy of The International Society for Individual Liberty.

For Fun

A little light-hearted political quiz... As a friend of mine rightfully pointed out, the questions can be perceived to be a bit stilted in favor a particular outcome but then again, there are folks out there that really don't believe in free speech if they don't agree with the message! :-) Enjoy.

I couldn't get the link to the quiz to post properly so you will have to copy and paste the address below to take the quiz. I know, not quite 1-click convenience!

http://www.theadvocates.org/quizp/index.html