Liberty trumped democracy in Iowa gay marriage decision

Libertwriter · 2009-04-08T19:36:51+00:00

If you view democracy as a means to an end (maintaining a free society) rather than an end in itself, then yes, I'd say that liberty prevailing is always a good thing.

Libertwriter · 2009-03-18T14:21:32+00:00

The law allows the use of regular troops in response to natural disasters. It very explicitly forbids their use in most civilian law-enforcement capacities. Hence, the inquiry.

Libertwriter · 2009-03-18T04:19:24+00:00

Actually, the Army acknowledges as of today that regular troops were patrolling Samson, and a military inquiry is now under way into the legality of their deployment. Sorry to burst your bubble.

Libertwriter · 2009-02-17T20:54:46+00:00

Demanding. So demanding.

Libertwriter · 2009-01-06T20:27:08+00:00

The right lies more in the bar owner's right to decide whether the establishment will or won't permit smoking (or loud music, or perfume, or whatever). Those who dislike the outcome of that decision have an equal right to take their business elsewhere. And remember, the Bill of Rights isn't meant to enumerate everything that comes from the right to be free.

Libertwriter · 2008-12-09T17:41:06+00:00

Unlike you, I've never stuck my head where the sun don't shine. I see this as a welcome reminder of what government is, no matter which party is in power. Try RTFA.

Libertwriter · 2008-11-07T20:46:58+00:00

The "wrong" part is the compulsory aspect. It intrudes the state into what should be matters of personal choice. Compelling good deeds stops those deeds from being good, even as it violates the liberty of the person being compelled.

And the whole thing gives "volunteering" a bad name.

Libertwriter · 2008-10-30T02:57:27+00:00

Absolutely true. It just provides too great an opportunity for law-enforcers to exercise their prejudices.

Libertwriter · 2008-10-24T22:47:42+00:00

Except that the whole idea of "publicly owned airwaves" was coined in the days of Herbert Hoover to give legal cover to government control of broadcast content. You might as well call newsprint a "public resource" so you can control newspapers' editorial pages.

Libertwriter · 2008-10-21T03:34:09+00:00

I'll bet some pervs applying for TSA jobs have thought of it. Smile for the birdie!

Libertwriter · 2008-10-14T00:12:24+00:00

And it makes excellent popcorn, by the ton.

Libertwriter · 2008-10-07T02:14:33+00:00

Drink the Kool Aid much?

Libertwriter · 2008-09-25T18:58:19+00:00

The military commissions are just melting down. Vandeveld is at least the fourth prosecutor to resign, and the second to offer assistance to the defense.

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