It has been claimed, by prominent media outlets and even the American government, that right wing movements are comprised of insurrectionary parties, and that many conservatives are inherently opposed to the existence of our current government. But according to a man who influenced the founding of our country most greatly, it is plain that insurrection has already been underway for quite some time, and that the conservative movement is not its main proponent. (more…)
27. July 2011
18. July 2011
Concerning the protection of Americans abroad
To what extent must Americans sacrifice to protect their citizens abroad? This question was recently raised by the sitting American President, as he sought to avoid the death penalty for a notorious Mexican national who had raped and murdered a young girl on US soil. Obama’s concern, not unconsidered by many other Americans, asserts that if Americans execute foreign nationals, traveling Americans may be subjected to the judicial decisions of far less civilized countries, perhaps unfairly. (more…)
11. July 2011
Problems with modern liberty of speech
In John Stuart Mill‘s most influential and widely read work, On Liberty, he defended what he considered to be one of the most important pillars of any successful society, liberty of thought, and consequently of speech. And it is plain from reading On Liberty that Americans have taken his suggestions quite seriously, not only supporting legislation to protect speech from governmental prohibition, but also instituting laws which protect against the so-called tyranny of private opinion. But has this endeavor actually promoted discussion and rationality, or has it actually suppressed both? (more…)