June 15th, 2007

I just wrote a new article on my left libertarian approach to the recent Virginia Senate race in the 12th District. Excerpt:

Now, some libertarians might call me out for not supporting the challenger who was strongly in favor of cutting taxes and spending. And they’d have a point - but only if they think taxes trump personal freedom and equality under the law. Yes, a well-funded government is perhaps more likely than a less-well-funded government to trample liberty. But Republicans have demonstrated for about two decades that borrow-and-spend is just as viable as tax-and-spend. And since Blackburn clearly does not seek to reform government injustices towards minorities, he’s certainly not opposed to funding certain intrusions into peoples’ private affairs - the most despicable intrusions as what goes on in a couple’s bedroom, I might add. This is very typical of conservatives: leave me alone for politically favored groups, and a nanny, police state government for those not so lucky.

Incidentally, I'll be announcing a meeting date in the near future. Stay tuned, and contact me with any suggestions.