In November of 2019, I completed my "duty" as a member of a jury pool in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was an interesting experience where I learned how the process works--at least in my small corner of the country. Now that it's over, I've concluded that I was forced, under the threat of violence (my notice came in the form of a summons), to participate in a process I found morally unacceptable. Not because I believe the concept of jury trials is wrong, but because of how it was administered. I … [Read more...] about My Experience on Jury Duty as a Libertarian
Asking Fundamental Questions
I've discovered a new hobby, albeit one that sometimes causes me more grief than pleasure. I like to examine any controversial subject and whittle it down to it's most fundamental underpinnings, then ask some basic questions. It's amazing what you can dig up when you do that. Below is just one of those. I dared ask myself what I would do if I could change just one thing in the U.S. Constitution.Many of us spend a lot of time trying to figure out ways to "get back to it," or "protecting it," … [Read more...] about Asking Fundamental Questions
On Lemmings
I listen to a lot of podcasts, mostly IDW stuff, but also several others with strict libertarian leanings. One of those is Dave Smith's show called Part of the Problem. I listened to one where he recounted his discovery of libertarian philosophy and how it was an epiphany for him. I recall the same discovery. I'd always felt uncomfortable with both the liberal and conservative movements as they exist today so I felt disenfranchised. Dave Smith mentioned how disappointed he was because he thought … [Read more...] about On Lemmings
A Year of Positive Immersion
WARNING: This article is over 1,500 words. If you're used to absorbing information in sound-bites, this article is probably not for you, but I ask that you make an exception.I'm Outraged About OutrageIn the immortal words of Cheech and Chong, "I'm sick up and fed." About what? I'm outraged with controversy and hatred and I am going to do my small part in trying to end it. Now that most of us are embroiled in social and other forms of media, we've become addicted the outrage-of-the-day. … [Read more...] about A Year of Positive Immersion
Cannabis: A Case For Individual Liberty
NOTE: This is a guest post by my friend and fellow Kentuckian, Brian Lauer.A wise man once said that once liberty is lost, it is lost forever. The time has come for every man, woman and child that still believes in liberty to fight for the liberty they desire. That is the cost of our freedom and I intend to pay whatever price is necessary for my children to have their freedom. I hope that sentiment is shared by everyone here. There once was a dream that was our great republic and that … [Read more...] about Cannabis: A Case For Individual Liberty