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H. Ross Perot: He's Selling. -M-Yl-~-2----~-1.5-,N-O.-6-----~.-ooWho'sBu~ng? .!IJJlllll,111. ~ill fYThe !Mountain :Nymph) sweet Liberty. "-Jolin !MiCton Mint State Franklin Halves Only $59 per Roll! Benjamin Franklin half dollars saved that they will never be are among the most heavily scarce!) sought of ~ll U.S. silver coins, • The Franklin half dollar was and for good reason: the largest silver coin ofits • The Franklin halfdollar was era, and the lowest mintage the last type U.S. half dollar type coin during the years it whose entire series was issued of was issued. high purity, 900/0 silver alloy. As future collectors seek to • Because ofits high silver con complete their collections, the tent, substantial quantities of Franklin halfwill be the most Franklin halves were melted desirable and difficult type coin during the great meltdown of to obtain. Its large size, low 1980, when the silver value of mintage and attractive design a single Franklin halfwas more guarantee it a future as a numis than $18.00. Huge quantities Enlarged to show detail. matic treasure. ofsilver coins were sold by the The quality of these rolls of public to dealers, who melted Franklin halves is outstanding: them for their silver content Every coin is an original Mint without regard to rarity or nu State specimen. Many are MS mismatic value. 63 or better! Thanks to a fortu- • Fewer Franklin halfdollars were Eagle. The Liberty Bell was chosen nate purchase, we are able to offer origi- minted during their entire 25 year because Franklin was so closely identi- nal mint rolls of Franklin half dollars at history than Kennedy halves in 1964 fied with the American Revolution. the remarkably low price ofonly $59. and 1965 alone! 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I I Rolls of20 Coins (1-4 rolls) @ $65 each = _ : NAME Rolls of20 Coins (5-9 rolls) @ $63 each = : I ADDRESS Rolls of20 Coins (l0-24 rolls) @ $61 each = I I CITY/STATEIZIP Rolls of 20 Coins (25 or more rolls) @ $59 each = I I PHONE Shipping & Handling $5.00 I LI Liberty Coin Service. 300 Frandor Ave, Lansing, MI 48912 TOTAL ~I I L Iff National Toll Free 1·800·321·1542 • Michigan toll-free 1-800-933-4720 I ed Leb t July 1992 lnSl e 1 er y Volume 5,Number6 4 Letters Liberty's readers have a lot on their minds. 7 Reflections Liberty's editors expose condoms, hoses, Elvis, abortion, marijuana, Andre Marrou, and duplicitous advertising Down Under. Features 13 The L.A. Riots The beating of Rodney King, the jury's verdict, the violent aftermath, and the talk, talk, talk. But what does it all mean? Our editors explain, explain, explain. 25 The Anti-Politics ofH. Ross Perot Chester Alan Arthur takes a look at why H. Ross Perot has such popular appeal, and why the Republicans, Democrats and pundits underestimate him. 28 Remembering Roy Childs George H. Smith eulogizes the late libertarian theorist, promoter, and raconteur. 29 Serve the Children Well Stuart Reges looks at what happens when a Christian Scientist couple refuses to seek medical treatment for their child. 33 Irreconcilable Differences? Libertarians and conservative Christians are usually considered mortal enemies. Doug Bandow sets the terms for a truce - and the groundwork for cooperation. 38 The Myth of Metal Illness To some, heavy metal is a sign of social decline; to others, it is harmless party music. Gracie & Zarkov say it can be both. The difference: individual freedom - and responsibility. 41 At Long Last, Death David Horowitz defends the death penalty, and celebrates the execution of Robert Alton Harris. 43 Returning Roads and Bridges to the Market Privatizing roads and bridges isn't just a good idea: it's already happening around the world. Terree Wasley reports. 48 The "Lock" on the Electoral College There is a flaw in the way we elect our presidents. David Brin has an idea for reform. Reviews 51 Just Discrimination Richard Epstein's new book argues that anti-discrimination laws should be repealed. Is he right? James Taggart weighs the evidence. 54 Another Road to Liberty? Leland B. Yeager and David Kelley review Liberty and Nature, Douglas Rasmussen's and Douglas Den Uyl's attempt to reform Ayn Rand's politics with a liberal dose of Aristotle. 60 How Not to Help the Homeless Brian Doherty argues that big government is not the kind of government the homeless need. 61 God and Man at Bay? Timothy Virkkala examines the theological personae of visionary historian Robert Nelson. 65 Are Humans Alien? James S. Robbins watches The Discovery Channel, and is shocked to discover that he is an alien. 66 Booknotes on the mystery of mysteries, the enigma of Zen anarchism, and the riddle of John Locke. And the nature of multiculturalism is shown to be not in the least bit puzzling - compared to Elvis, anyway. 67 Classified Ads 69 Notes on Contributors 70 Terra Incognita pro~::~992 [ Letters J] books. In a system of private ._============================================================~ rather than more rules, you'd get more dif- - ferences between the rules - in other Balph Eubank Redux pected to win. No MCC-ism here, either. words, more diversity, rather than the in creasingly homogenized system of rules It is fascinating to me to witness the 3) But during WWII, the Czechs were we have now imposed by the federal gov glee with which Timothy Virkkala re conspicuous by the absence of active ernment. peatedly rails against Ayn Rand (liThe guerrilla warfare. Yes, they sabotaged Even the relatively limited differences Ego and Her Own," May 1992). I sup where they could, and they regularly between the states in the U.S. now pro pose this makes him feel wonderful, defied the death penalty by listening to vides some choices for improving person the BBC and by whispering anti-Nazi something he may not be able to do al freedom. Durk Pearson and I recently jokes in each others' ears; but they had al based on achievements such as writing moved from California to Nevada (at con most no active guerrilla groups like, say, very well received novels, having his siderable cost) and escaped much higher the Danes, who were fewer in number ideas studied by many critics and sup taxes and spirit-destroying regulations in and had no forest-clad mountains in porters, and having made some rather Los Angeles/ California. Then there are which to hide. interesting observations about various differences between counties, cities, and What caused the abrupt change? philosophical topics. As I see it, that is towns in each state. There are differences II The 1935 Munich agreement, when when someone eagerly plunges into" between large companies and even great the West sold out the Czechs to appease put-downs of others who have done a er differences between large and small whole lot more that is meaningful and Hitler. The MCC was born on September companies. The greater the number ofsepar useful than oneself. 3D, 1938: defeat is only a relatively short ate entities and the freer they are to set their Just exactly why editor R. W. Brad lived trauma; but betrayal will corrupt a own local rules, the more chance you'll find ford believes it is vital to open his pages nation's soul for a long time. what you want. Therefore, private property to such petty derisiveness is a bit of a This lesson seems to be lost on many, rights increase your chances for finding puzzle. IfI edited a magazine - indeed, notably on libertarians: they love liberty freedom, even ifyou don't own any prop when I did edit Reason for a while and (don't we all?), yet many of them are erty yourself. since I have been editing Reason Papers lukewarm, and some downright hostile, Sandy Shaw -I would find better use of my precious to defending it by armed resistance.