Hey Airhead....
not to change the subject but what's your opinion on these?
http://www.bordc.org/index.htmlhttp://www.theadvocates.org/http://www.libertarianism.com/Hmmmm.........
Is Beetle Bailey’s Pal a Libertarian?
The Sunday, April 3 edition of “Beetle Bailey,” the world-renowned comic strip by Mort Walker, was a considerable departure from the strip’s usual fare.
It begins with Plato, Beetle Bailey’s brainy philosophically-inclined G.I. buddy, asking Beetle: “Can I borrow another marker from you?”
“Sure,” says Beetle, handing him a marker pen. Beetle then watches as Plato goes from one wall to another, scribbling out a graffiti-style manifesto that could have come right out of Ayn Rand or Ludwig von Mises:
”Communism failed because it was against human nature. People want to be rewarded for their work. They want to *own* what they *earn*.
”You can call it selfish if you want, but "self" is the center of the universe. Even giving voluntarily to others is "selfish" in a way because you "get" a good feeling in return.
”Dictators take power promising to help the people but soon are only helping themselves. There's a bit of the dictator even among elected officials who use their powers for their own interests.
”Maybe the best system is to keep turning our officials *over* before they turn on *you*. Too long in power allows too many opportunities for corruption.
”People are more productive with fewer laws and restrictions. Even good laws have flaws and room should be left for exceptions, because everyone is different with individual needs.”
Suddenly gruff old Sarge interrupts Plato.
“Are you through?!” Sarge growls.
Unfazed, Plato responds:
“Well, there are several walls left, and I’m still on a role.”
Let’s hope so!
(Source: “Beetle Bailey,” April 3 2005. See the strip here:
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/fun/beetlebailey.asp?date=20050403 )