Sunday, February 17, 2008
A libertarian is one who rejects the idea of using violence or the threat of violence - legal or illegal - to impose his will or viewpoint upon any peaceful person.
Generally speaking, a libertarian is one who wants to be governed far less than he is today.
A libertarian believes that the government should protect all persons equally against external and internal aggression, but should otherwise generally leave people alone to work out their own problems and aspirations.
While a libertarian expects the government to render equal protection to all persons against outright fraud and misrepresentation, he doesn't expect the government to protect anyone from the consequences of his own free choices.
A libertarian holds that persons who make wise choices are entitled to enjoy the fruits of their wisdom, and that persons who make unwise choices have no right to demand that the government reimburse them for their folly.
A libertarian expects his government to establish, support, and enforce the decisions of impartial courts of justice-courts which do not recognize or refer to a person's race, religion, or economic status. If justice is to be rendered, the decisions of these courts must be as binding upon government officials and their actions as upon other persons and their actions.
A Libertarian respects the right of every person to use and enjoy his honestly acquired property - to trade it, to sell it, or even to give it away - for he knows that human liberty cannot long endure when that fundamental right is rejected or even seriously impaired.
A libertarian believes that the daily needs of the people can best be satisfied through the voluntary processes of a free and competitive market. And he holds the strong belief that free persons, using their own honestly acquired money, are in the best possible position to understand and aid their fellow men who are in need of help.
A Libertarian favors a strictly limited form of government with many checks and balances-and divisions of authority-to foil the abuses of the fearful power of government. And generally speaking, he is one who sees less, rather than more, need to govern the actions of others.
A libertarian has much faith in himself and other free persons to find maximum happiness and prosperity in a society wherein no person has the authority to force any other peaceful person to conform to his viewpoints or desires in any manner. His way of life is based on respect for himself and for all others.
A Libertarian doesn't advocate violent rebellion against prevailing governments-except as a last resort before the concentration camps. But when a libertarian sees harm rather than good in certain acts of government, he is obligated to try his best to explain to others who advocate those measures why such compulsory means cannot bring the ends which even they desire.
The libertarian's goal is friendship and peace with his neighbors at home and abroad.
Labels: democracy, freedom, government, law, liberty
Posted by Nick HaC @ 5:17 AM
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Sunday, February 10, 2008
Greens EFA, a coalition of two political parties that currently have 42 seats in the European parliament, have launched a pro-filesharing campaign named “I Wouldn’t Steal”. Their goal is to counter the anti-piracy propaganda put forward by the entertainment industry, and encourage people to download and share.
Whenever you rent a movie, the multinational media industry forces you to watch their propaganda. They claim that [downloading movies is the same as snatching bags, stealing cars or shoplifting]. That’s simply not true – making a copy is fundamentally different from stealing.
The media industry has failed to offer viable legal alternatives and they will fail to convince consumers that sharing equals stealing. Unfortunately, they have succeeded in another area – lobbying to adapt laws to criminalize sharing, turning consumers into criminals. They argue that their laws are necessary to [support artists], but in reality all they’re protecting is their own profits.
The Greens in Europe and worldwide has been opposing these laws. We believe that consumers are willing to pay if offered good quality at a fair price. We also believe that sharing is expanding culture – not killing it.
To protest against the faulty propaganda from the industry, we made our own film. The difference is – you can choose whether you want to watch this one.
http://www.iwouldntsteal.net/Labels: consumer, consumer generated media, Copyright, EFF, filesharing, Fun, government
Posted by Nick HaC @ 1:03 AM
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Sunday, December 2, 2007
Labels: cgm, consumer, consumer generated media, conversations, government, Ideas, law
Posted by Nick HaC @ 6:06 AM
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Friday, November 16, 2007
The Government is comprised of politicians and public servants with no special insight or wisdom. Despite that, it constantly tells us what is best for us and how we should run our lives.
Take this survey, what do you think?
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Posted by Nick HaC @ 6:34 AM
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Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Ok so it sounds pretty conspiracy theory, but apparantly all the Venture Capitalists who funded Facebook are on the Boards for the VC funds the CIA setup. Also the terms and conditions of facebook are pretty scary in regard to what information they can give away about you. All this leads to some interesting conclusions, that no one is denying...
Raises more questions than answers... definately worth your 3 mins...
Labels: government
Posted by Nick HaC @ 4:07 AM
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Monday, November 12, 2007
The Government is comprised of politicians and public servants with no special insight or wisdom. Despite that, it constantly tells us what is best for us and how we should run our lives.
It tells us we should eat healthy foods, not smoke, wear a helmet when we ride a bicycle and not use marijuana. It tells us how to discipline our children, whether we can renovate our houses and who we are permitted to marry. It stops us from obtaining help to end our own lives even when we are in terminal pain.
It ties up enterprising businesses in regulations and red tape that prevent them from investing, expanding and employing more people.
The LDP believes people should make their own choices and accept responsibility for the consequences.
It believes governments have neither the expertise nor the right to tell people how to run their lives and should stick to things like protecting Australia from attack and safeguarding property rights. The LDP believes in legalising assisted suicide, the right of self defence and voluntary voting. It considers property owners (including hoteliers and restaurateurs), not the government, should decide whether smoking is allowed on their property and whether to remove trees on their land.
Even when the choices that individuals make are unwise and could harm them, so long as nobody else is involuntarily adversely affected the LDP says, "It's your choice, not the government's."
Visit the Liberty & Democracy Party Website, and get involved.
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Posted by Nick HaC @ 11:35 PM
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Thursday, November 1, 2007
Source: http://www.pcrm.org/magazine/gm07autumn/health_pork.html
Labels: communities, consumer, government
Posted by Nick HaC @ 3:14 PM
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