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Bastiat's The Law is probably the best starting point IMO. It's short enough to read in one sitting, has clear and easy-to-understand language, and points out the underlying principles of libertarianism and the Austrian school without saying anything too "scary". You can find it at mises.org for...

Generally, Block has great books and editorials, and I really respect him, but this is just ridiculous. Molyneux has provided ample and solid explanation of his lack of support for Dr. Paul, all of which is virtually perfectly principled in nature, and almost none of which has to do with the man...

We? Our government?

It's the system. When you coercive organization rooted in theft and violence, those most skilled at violent thievery will rise to the top.

"But whether the Constitution really be one thing, or another, this much is certain - that it has either authorized such a government as we have had, or has been powerless to prevent it. In either case, it is unfit to exist." -Lysander Spooner I think it's a good question to ask.

Anyone who supports the state in any way is a socialist. It's just a matter of degree.

We?

It does not matter if Obama is the legitimate or illegitimate president of an illegitimate criminal organization. This "issue" should be dropped immediately to focus on destroying the criminal state in all forms.

A true libertarian society has no government. Government cannot exist without initiating force against peaceful people. If something does exist that provides services that some people call the "proper role of government" through voluntary means, then it is not a government. Government cannot...

A few points: 1. Keep in mind that in a free society, DROs, arbiters, and prison owners, etc are liable for their offenses against criminals. Thus any mistreatment of people would cost them. 2. A free society breeds a just society, which means there is a focus on restitution to the victim as...

Since you seem curious about the Constitution, you should read Lysander Spooner's analysis in No Treason: http://lysanderspooner.org/node/44 Hopefully this will shed some light.

Is this a government law? Doesn't sound too libertarian to me

The use of violence against peaceful people.

The logical end to the consistent application of libertarian philosophy is anarchism.

"We libertarians"? Sorry to break it to you, but if you actually believe the stuff you posted, you are not a libertarian. Try again.