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December 2011
You’ll put your eye out! Penn. town shows why we need Libertarians
Officials in Beaver Borough, Penn. have outlawed non-residents from sledding in its parks, and even required all sledders under 12 to wear helmets. In other words, it’s illegal for your kids to invite some of his friends to go sledding. “We are keeping the taxpayers dollars in the community by asking that only taxpayers sled […]
Read morePoll du jour: GOP, Dem voters want ‘complete change’ to tax system
• 59 percent of Americans say Congress should “completely change” the U.S. tax system. • 60 percent of Republicans and 55 percent of Democrats agree. • 55 percent overall do not consider the federal tax system to be fair; 47 percent of Republicans and 58 percent of Democrats agree. • 28 percent overall are bothered […]
Read moreRise of the libertarian independents
The editorial board of the Victorville, Cali. Daily Press writes: It seems to us that the most interesting political development of the year has been the rise of the independent voter. Since the 2008 elections, more than 2.5 million voters have left the Democrat and Republican parties, surely a reflection of the growing dissatisfaction with […]
Read moreAustrian Economics 101
Curious about how libertarian think on economics, wanted to know more about Austrian economics, or want to share that with a friend? Here, Austrian economist Israel Kirzner provides a general overview of one of the libertarian views on economics.
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