Yes, no witch hunts, especially since the witches seem to be on our
side! 8)
http://members.tripod.com/Hail_Eris/eris/PPPP/wicca.htm
About David Nolan's five points -- as previously noted, I don't
subscribe to the idea that a person's stand on any single issue or
group of issues can definitively make him or her a libertarian or not.
Perhaps that notion works if you're dealing with someone who has very
well-formed and internally consistent beliefs, but as we know, that's
not most of the public. I think this is where Nolan's five points lose
their utility. He seems to imagine applying his standard to a
politically-informed person with rigorous views on various issues.
On the content of the list however, I don't disagree too much. I often
tell people in response to questions that from my observations, the
traditional "big three" libertarian issues are guns, drugs and taxes,
and he lists those issues among the five.
Self-ownership is even more important than the "big three," but to my
mind it doesn't belong on the same list. It's more of a core right that
undergirds rights like the right not to be taxed, etc. And sound money
is important, but it's a poor litmus test if for no other reason than
it's so obscure that few people are likely to have an informed position
on it.
I do agree with Nolan that of all taxes, a tax on land is probably
about the least objectionable you could come up with, and I like his
method of assessment.
Yours in liberty,
<<< Starchild >>>
Although I agree with Michael E. that witch hunts
within the party are detrimental, I thought this
article might be of interest to some, especially the
section on taxes-http://www.lp.org/lpn/9503-essence.html
I had the opportunity to see David Nolan at the recent
state convention speak to these same point he wrote so
long ago, without deviation. I guess as party founder
he's the closest thing to an LP 'supreme court' that
we have at this point. Anyone care to challenge him?
David
Libertarian Candidate for State Senate, Dist. 3
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