Monthly Archives: April 2011

Why Must The State Forbid The Duel

The Duel (audio version at bottom of page) Before progressing, let us establish exactly what is and is not meant by the word “duel” for the purpose of this article. A duel is not a drunken fistfight. Nor is it … Continue reading

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One Difference Between Conservative, Liberal, and Libertarian

These are confusing times for label makers and label takers. In the 1980’s defining a conservative or a liberal seemed fairly easy. All one had to do was point at Ronald Reagan and ask, “Love him or hate him?” Not … Continue reading

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State, Society, and Government

State, Society, and Government by Ben Stone (audio article) As has been noted by others, people have a tendency to confuse society and/or government with the State. In discussions of freedom, this is a point of confusion that often ends … Continue reading

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What’s It All About?

I don’t know what the answer is and I am unsatisfied with what I have been told, therefore I am attempting to figure out what the answer is as best as my limited abilities will facilitate me. I may be … Continue reading

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The Stinky Sock and The State

Who doesn’t know this story? The baseball player is in a hurry getting ready for a game and ends up wearing one clean sock and one dirty sock. He goes out on the field and has his best game ever. … Continue reading

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A Little Story About Nothing

A Little Story About Nothing Nothing but a deer trail Imagine the late 1960’s. When I was young my family lived in the Bay Area of California in what is now referred to as “Silicon Valley”. My father was quite … Continue reading

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