Infinite Monkeys: A nice introductory discussion about one type of libertarianism
Courtesy the "Infinite Monkeys" blog, Here's a nice little discussion-starter, on two types of Libertarianism: the "freedom from" types, compared with the "freedom to" types.
In a year where many minor political parties have a golden opportunity to advance their causes, at the expense of the two bloated major parties, it's a good idea to look at some of them and decide for yourselves if we all need to be Married to being either a Democrat or a Republican.
Choice is central to any flourishing republic, says I.
Plus, Infinite Monkeys is the type of place where you can find pictures like this:
Tee hee.
Thanks very much for the link and kind words!
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