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The Definition of Insanity: LP Presidential Debate on The War on Drugs

Here's some very sober thinking on the Drug War at a recent Libertarian presidential candidate debate. Sober thinking on a crucial subject while Congress is busy-bodying itself on steroid scandals.

More Consumer Freedom for Beer Sales

A recent poll was commissioned by the Malt Beverage Distributors Association of Pennsylvania [MBDAP] to gage public sentiment on allowing beer sales in supermarkets and convenience stores. The poll, run by Terry Moddonna's opinion research firm, found that a majority worried about increased underage drinking, although the figures were evenly split on allowing PA residents the same freedom as countless neighboring states where citizens don't have to make extra stops to buy beer, and can buy th...

Medical Marijuana: Medicine or Freedom?

Here's a clip from the comedian Drew Carey produced by reason.tv on Medical Marijuana and Marijuana illegality in general. Notice the people interviewed about their use for medicinal purposes. These people are not the animals Drug War zealots want you to believe. Apart from being prohibition -- which only creates a whole host of additional problems without actually stopping drug use -- marijuana prohibition is flat out immoral for people who choose to use it for their own reasons. L...

Ex Top-Cop Says Drug Legalization is the Better Route

Libertarians are often assailed as being pro drugs for our belief that the Drug War is a waste of resources and a violation of basic rights of citizens. Above is a clip from a Canadian TV interview of ex-cop Barry Cooper, once considered one of the best police officers in Texas, discussing his reasons for being against the Drug War. In particular, pay attention to his points about citizen's duties to fight against unjust laws. After you've watched the video, we'd like to add a few obse...

Pro Legalization vs. Pro Drugs

If someone tells you that libertarians are pro drugs, tell whoever says as much that they don't know what they are talking about. In fact, send them this link: It's a Bloomberg interview of Harvard economics professor, Jefrey Miron, who explains a short and rational argument for legalization. Listen Now/ Download Even if you hate drugs for whatever reasons you have -- family or otherwise -- give this argument for legalization a listen. Legalization might actually solve some of the worst...

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