Jeremy West Column

Don’t waste your money on libertarian political campaigns

2008-09-14T04:27:00.000-07:00

Libertarians believe in free markets. It’s high time we stop wasting money on trying to get people into government and start spending it on free market solutions, don’t you think? Read article.

Children in Christian families more likely to attend church services—study finds

2008-09-13T04:14:00.000-07:00

Atheists are unlikely to send their children to church, according to a new study commissioned by the Bush administration. Read article.

Why I am a Voluntaryist (III): Repeal regulations on sex for consenting adults.

2008-09-11T02:48:00.000-07:00

As my old pastor used to say, "You can't legislate morality." Legally, sex is the business of those who engage in it as long as all participation is voluntary. Read article.

Why I am a Voluntaryist (II): Government should not control radio, TV, the press or the Internet

2008-08-23T18:27:00.000-07:00

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. --1st amendment to the U.S. Constitution Read article.

Why I am a Voluntaryist (I): Military service should be voluntary. (No draft)

2008-07-19T19:20:00.000-07:00

For those who believe in the draft (including the noveau label, “national service”—which is a softer, gentler draft that allows a choice between the military and other government jobs), I’ll briefly explain why it is morally wrong as well as unnecessary. Read article.

On labels [or: Why I’m now calling myself a voluntaryist rather than a libertarian]

2008-07-10T03:09:00.000-07:00

I believe that on all matters of life, from economic to personal, people ought to be free to make their own decisions voluntarily. Read article.

Common Objections to Liberty (III): But who would take care of the roads?

2008-06-10T06:13:00.000-07:00

Probably the most common question asked when talking about a world without a government is: But who would take care of the roads? I don’t dismiss this question out of hand. I, in fact, believe that there probably would be far less roads if government hadn’t built them. Read article.

Why the Libertarian Party Doesn't Work (at getting someone elected president)

2008-05-26T06:30:00.000-07:00

If we were to one day elect a Libertarian president who successfully dismantled many government programs and cut taxes dramatically that would be a wonderful break for a few years. But if that Libertarian president left the government structure as a whole intact it would then do what governments naturally do: grow. Read article.

Gay marriage – California Supreme Court issues Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi permission slip

2008-05-21T05:38:00.000-07:00

The Supreme Court of California last week said it is okay for gay partners to marry each other. That’s nice, but what if we all just stopped asking Daddy Government for permission to live our lives as we see fit? What business does government have in your relationship anyway? Read article.

Common Objections to Liberty (II): There are too many stupid people in the world

2008-05-13T05:18:00.000-07:00

“I would agree with libertarianism if it weren’t for the fact that there are so many stupid people in the world.” Read article.

Common Objections to Liberty (I): Who would pay for medical research in a libertarian world?

2008-05-12T05:13:00.001-07:00

In a world where money is not confiscated by the force of government, many are afraid that no one would pay for medical research for projects such as curing cancer. This is simply not the case. Read article.

From Ron Paul to Mary Ruwart: The rEVOLution continues

2008-05-05T05:22:00.000-07:00

As the two major parties will again be a choice between Big Government Candidate A and Big Government Candidate B, it is important that at least one party offers voters a libertarian choice. If Mary Ruwart receives the Libertarian Party nomination, voters will have that choice. Read article.

Ron Paul Wrong on Immigration

2008-05-01T02:18:00.000-07:00

"As in our country's first 150 years, there shouldn't be any immigration policy at all. We should welcome everyone who wants to come here and work." –Ron Paul, 1988 Read article.

Nothing more interesting than NFL Draft?

2008-05-01T02:17:00.001-07:00

At time of writing, nine of the top ten searches on google relate to the NFL draft. Is there nothing more interesting going on right now? Read article.

Government regulation: Not just immoral

2008-05-01T02:15:00.000-07:00

Initiating force (or the threat of force) is not only an immoral way to deal with problems, it is simply inneffective. Read article.