Re: CONFESSIONS OF A CHEERFUL LIBERTARIAN By David Brin

From: Emlyn (emlyn@one.net.au)
Date: Sun Dec 03 2000 - 22:54:58 MST


> But the Republicans are the only ones even *willing to entertain* a
> reduction of taxes and a corresponding decrease in the size of the
> Federal Government. As the Government's size decreases, they'll have
> no choice but to cut out more and more Government programs. They'll
> have no choice but to reduce their expensive war on drugs. I may not
> really like the goals of religious conservatives, but I can see how
> working with them, for now, can put us in a position to become a more
> Libertarian country.
>
> Regards,
>
> Chris Russo

Don't you believe it! Conservative parties are all about control. They'll
cut spending (maybe), but it'll be in social welfare areas... public health,
public housing, welfare, education, all the good stuff. The war on drugs,
the military, the police... well, someone's gotta keep all those
disenfranchised scum in line, no?

Conservatism, religious or otherwise, does not equal individual freedom.

Emlyn



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