Recent content by rolirn

Well dammit, we agree. Now all I gotta do is find that quote from RP.

I heard him say it during an interview a few years ago. I’ll look for a video. In case I don’t find it, I assume we can still discuss the concept. For example (conversation starter): check out the government requirements for a “certified kitchen” in California, in order for an individual to...

I heard RP say there should obviously be some government regulations in health care. Many “libertarians” agree. I don’t. Many also agree with regulations on food, especially food service and food labeling. Do you agree? I don’t. Is this the final litmus test for libertarianism? Should it be on...

Arguments over global warming and terrorism… Don’t get tricked into arguments over whether there is bad weather or bad human behavior in the world, because you won’t win. These problems do indeed exist. Stick to the main argument, against “solutions” offered by government that are...

She should have asked him this: “Don’t stronger environmental laws mean higher costs?” “And don’t higher costs mean more pollution?”

I think there’s a no-brainer way to speed up the public education of the libertarian message. Facebook started as a social networking site, but is trying to be a political discussion forum. I say “trying” because it is entirely different. The main two differences: people use their real names and...

Thanks for the wishes, but it’s moot. Or let me restate it: “I’ve covered all the bases and their denials leaves no luck to be had.” At this point (since the most recent denial), it is intensely evident that all my efforts are worthless. They simply ignore my defense points. Apparently they have...

No offense taken - reasonable enough assessment of the possible unspoken basis. But there still remains the principle (of fighting their easily fallible legal actions). Leaving it alone, Customs will win by blatantly distorting (violating) one of its own codes. I can easily show that distortion...

I basically did that (hired an attorney for a single task) early on. It sounded good up front, but it was pretty much a bait and switch. Asking another one to just write a letter sounds nice and simple, but I suspect it would be anything but. Like the last one, I suspect they would refuse to do...

A main issue in this case is the gov’s reclassification of my goods into HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) Chapter 14. Imported goods are to be classified in the most descriptive HTS Chapter. Chapter 6 is the most descriptive of my goods. The gov argues against Chapter 6...

With wishes of luck like yours, who needs bad luck? Seriously, I must ask you at this point to stop hijacking. If you have nothing to add but opposition to this thread, then add nothing.

Melissa, No, “import” means to have something shipped into your country from another. I had nothing to do with the creation of the goods and did not go to the country of origin to pay or acquire them. This species cannot be cultivated and must be collected from the wild. I’m only vouching for...

I understand. No offense.

Amy, Apology accepted. I admit I have been hesitant with details, mainly out of fear and not actually knowing where to start. The more details, I supply, the more I reveal my identity. But why should I hide my identity? I’m not sure about that either. I’ve never really known exactly how to...

Mushrooms were imported from Europe. I am in US.