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Stephen, By destroying democratic gov't, you make it less attractive for those who "try" to subvert it….but by no means are they always successful. You also destroy the right of people to protect themselves and organize themselves for selfprotection. And, of course, you set up the ideal conditions for the…

Gerald, As to examples of why I think that Libertarians are into tyranny and oppression. Just hang around and read some of their messages. Some of the most telling 'evidence' is the spasmodic denunciations of political democracy that many of them engage in. This includes ranting about the 'evil' of…

Ian, Once again you've escaped reality entirely. First, there is a fundamental difference in the business of 'roads' vs the business of 'hot dog stands'. The fact that you can price yourself out of the hot dog business even if you own the only stand in no way is an…

I like it! There's an interesting idea for political reform: give politicians an option to commit themselves to promises, and force the politician to stand for reelection if he breaks such a commitment (I would not automatically toss him out; the people might decide not to hold him to that…

I don't think so either. Later, Rick

Well said…If you don't try to accomplish something, you won't have any problems. I like the "political" version of libertarianism as opposed to the economic or "utilitarian" version of libertarianism. You and both oppose totalitarian regimes (right wing or left wing) that trample upon individual rights. This is probably a…