Category: The State
Do Libertarians Hate The United States?
Libertarians have a PR problem, in that many of their comments come across as being hateful toward the United States. Frequently I see libertarians engaged in conversations that quickly result in statements from those with whom they are conversing to the effect of “If you don’t like this country why don’t you leave?”
I think much of this perception problem stems from libertarians not adequately explaining “I love this country, but hate corruption in government.” It is that corruption in government that we’re fighting against, not “the country” since the country and the government of this country are two entirely … Read the rest of this entry »
Do Libertarians Hate The Military?
I can only truly answer this for myself, because libertarians come in all sorts of stripes. But I think I speak for most libertarians when I say that libertarians don’t hate the military, if by “military” we’re talking about soldiers.
My father in law was a career military man, spending 20+ years in the Air Force. My father was in the Air Force for four years as a young man. I love talking with veterans, especially those from the WWII and Vietnam eras. I have friends and relatives who are serving or have recently served in the military. And yet … Read the rest of this entry »
The Government is a Corporation
It’s curious to me that many of those who decry the evils of capitalism and monopolies with such verve also support a large and powerful government. Let’s try a thought experiment, let’s think of the government as though it were a corporation, or let’s just call it a corporation for fun. A corporation created to provide all the goods and services our government provides.
How would you feel about a corporation that:
1. Provides a lower and lower quality education each year to your children while simultaneously raising prices, virtually outlaws competition, and if you don’t have any children forces … Read the rest of this entry »