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July 27, 2009  Libertarian Commentary on The News 20 - 26 July By Nathan A. Barton © 2009 Our
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All-state weapons permit sought Salt Lake Tribune "A U.S. senator is pushing for a law that would let concealed-weapons-permit holders carry their guns in nearly every state, but gun-control advocates are blasting the idea. One Utah supporter likes the idea, but concedes it is likely doomed. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., is proposing an amendment to a major defense bill that would require any state that issues concealed-weapons permits to honor those from any other state. Currently, 48 states permit concealed weapons; Wisconsin and Illinois are the only two that do not. Thirty-three states recognize Utah's concealed-weapons permit." [Editor's Note: The Second Amendment IS an "all-states permit!" - TLK] (07/17/09) Tom is, of course, right - even in the house states (like Illinois) that don't even have RKBA in their own state constitution. But I see John's point, and this is the SECOND time this month that John has done something that makes me feel warm-and-fuzzy towards the big lanky statist-powermonger former-Murdoite. He is making a political statement (something I have always admitted he is good at), even while playing the DC statist game of trampling on the powers of states. Mama's Note: This proposed legislation is terribly misunderstood, even among the gun rights community. The "feel good" cover is the idea of "state's rights" against a perceived need for universal recognition of the concealed carry permit. Neither one are really relevant to self defense or our right to carry a gun (or any other weapon). Number one, why would any of us want to give ANY government entity more power over us or our self defense tools? Don't they have too much power already? Isnt' that the problem to start with? Why give them more control? And two, how can we forget the fact that a "state" does not, and CANNOT have any "rights?" Only individuals have rights. So, it is a good thing this legislation was defeated. Unfortunately, congress will use it as proof that they "tried" to protect our gun rights, but they would have been the ONLY winners either way. Neat trick. (Read the rest here) Civil
Disobedience and the Census
By Robert Greenslade © Nitwit Press I recently heard someone say the time has come for some civil disobedience and the intrusive nature of the Census makes it the perfect place to start. I could not agree more. The American people need to draw a line in the sand and tell the reprobates in the federal government we will no longer tolerate their usurpations of power. If the American people are going make a stand and
go toe to toe with
the federal government, then they need a basic understanding of some
constitutional principles because these principles are universal and
pertain to every power exercised by the federal government. (Read
the rest
here) Carey Roberts It’s no secret that men
have been hit hard by the recession. From November 2007 to November
2008, the
U.S. economy lost over 2 million jobs -- 82% of those losses were male
jobs and
only 18% female jobs. The reason is because men are concentrated in the
sectors
devastated by the downturn: manufacturing and construction.
This employment gap prompted University of Michigan economist Mark Perry to dub the downturn a “man-cession in the lipstick economy.” So in his Inauguration speech, Barack Obama glowingly promised, “We will build the roads and bridges, the electric grids and digital lines that feed our commerce and bind us together.” (Read the rest here)
National Gun Rights Examiner So if their laws work for gun control, states
have rights. But if state laws work against gun control, federal bans
are in order--from Chicago to Cheyenne. Just moderate the message in
accordance with political needs. Supporters in the media will help
cover tracks. Check out the latest from other Gun Rights Examiners
External Articles There ain't no such thing as a right to health care by F. Paul Wilson I broach the subject because I can't seem to
turn on a TV or radio without hearing, "Health care is a human right."
The phrase has entered the zeitgeist. Google it and you'll get 25k
hits. Google "right to health care" and you get 200k. Maybe I'm not
listening hard enough, but I hear no one questioning its validity.
A right is intrinsic. It's not given to you, it's something you're born with. Its existence is not dependent on the actions of others. In fact, only by the actions of others can it be taken from you. (Read the rest here) (Read the entire article at the source website. Use the back button to return.) Mr. Brown's mentality is just another – albeit small – step on the path to everything being made a political issue. And the more political leaders control things, the more they rule by such vague terms as "trust" and "duty," rather than simply recognizing property rights for what they are. "To whom much is given, much will be required." Our government, for so long out of the business of protecting rights, is currently in the business of extending its provision of privileges and services as widely as it can. It is done under the guise of care and responsibility, but only a fool can think such generosity will not also serve as leverage. After all, if the government paves your roads, builds your car, provides you with health care, and employs you, then it will expect obedience in return. To commit a crime against it is not just a matter of a laptop or iPod; no, it is betrayal against the very institution to whom you owe your life. Duty, loyalty, trust, honor: these words will take on a disturbingly Orwellian flavor. (Read the rest here) (Read the entire article at the source website. Use the back button to return.) Albuquerque Libertarian
Examiner Oh. OK. There is a social contract that I explicitly agreed to. It is called The Zero Aggression Principle (ZAP). It works. I voluntarily agreed to it. I have "signed" it (as well as the Covenant of Unanimous Consent). It only "regulates relations" to the extent of telling those who agree to it that they would be wrong if they initiate force against anyone (not just against those who agreed to live according to the ZAP). That is great, and no theft is necessary to "uphold" it. In fact, theft of any sort violates it. This is a social contract that works and has none of the drawbacks of other, mythical, ones. (Read the rest here) (Read the entire article at the source website. Use the back button to return.)
Anchorage
Libertarian Examiner
Non-aggression 101 By Kevin Wilmeth It is difficult for many people to come to the
full realization that all government is aggression; the state is
violence
or the threat of violence. (Without the threat of force to make
people
do what they don't want to do, what on earth would government actually
do? The answer, of course, is nothing, and we can't have that,
can we?) (Read
the rest here)
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at the source
website. Use the back button to return.)
Dallas Libertarian Examiner ASBOs for America By Garry Reed Republic of Ponzi (formerly America) so hell
bent on following the
Brits down the steeply spiraling dirt path into the abyss of National
Health Scam (Obama's disingenuously captioned “public insurance plan”
is not a destination but just another step toward total government
takeover) it might be beneficial to consider what other appallingly
ignorant ideas can be adopted for use in the U.S.A. as well. The
Brits have invented what they call the ASBO. Pronounced "æzbo"
according to Wikipedia, the Anti-Social Behaviour Order is a civil
citation issued in the UK and Ireland to people exhibiting anti-social
behaviour (their spelling). (Read
the rest here) (Read the entire article at
the source website.
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Features From The Last Issue Libertarian Commentary on The News (July/20/09) By Nathan A. Barton © 2009 The
McNair Affair:
Don’t Call it ‘Domestic Violence’
National Gun Rights Examiner Albuquerque Libertarian
Examiner Dallas Libertarian Examiner MPP smoking too much of its own stash By Garry Reed Click
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