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To: The Philosopher who wrote (5431)	4/21/2003 11:38:21 AM
From: LPS5	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 13056

You're a day late and a dollar short, kid; take it up with this character first. My posts to the previous effect are a reaction to the following type of editorial, the sentiment underlying which has become increasingly popular recently: I can't read anyone out of the libertarian movement. No one appointed me guardian of this honorific. I am just giving my humble opinion. In like manner, if you couldn't tell the difference between a hammer and a chisel, I wouldn't consider you a carpenter. If you couldn't distinguish between a brush and paint, I wouldn't consider you a painter. In much the same way, if you can't tell offense and defense apart, that is, if you believe in pre-emptive strikes against those who are not attacking you, then I can't consider you a libertarian even if you favor free enterprise and oppose criminalizing voluntary adult conduct. There are areas in which well meaning and knowledgeable libertarians disagree: minarchism vs. anarchism; immigration; abortion; inalienability; punishment theory. Although I have strong views on all of these, I recognize libertarian arguments on the other side. But not on this issue. lewrockwell.com Caught up now? My opinion is that the Iraq issue is more negotiable from a Libertarian perspective than the death penalty or abortion. Your mileage may vary, check local supplier for details. LPS5