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Jenna Bush and Gary Condit: September 2001 ------$4.00 the Ominous Parallels Ichael Cloud Libertarianfor U.S Jenna Bush and Gary Condit: September 2001 -----------$4.00 The Ominous Parallels ichael Cloud Libertarianfor u.s. Senate • Massachusetts Personal Responsibility is the Issue "Personal Responsibility is the Michael Cloud is a vote for small government. Where would he begin? Price of Liberty," said Michael Cloud in his NatiQnally Televised End Drug Prohibition.and the C-SPAN speech. War on Drugs. End Gun Prohibition and the War on Guns. End Social Why Personal Responsibility? Security and the Bankrupting of Seniors. End the Income Tax and the Everybody wants to be War on Human Achievement. free, but who wants to be Personal Responsibility means responsible? Individual Liberty. That's the dirty little secret about Why Michael Cloud? Big Government Growth. Michael Cloud Government does not grow by The foremost expert of the Art of seizing Individual Liberty. 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LM9/01 6- __ -------------------------------------------------- 1 September 2001 Inside Liberty Volume 15, Number 9 4 Letters We put you in your place, at the front of the book. 5 Reflections We serve a margarita to Jenna, shed a tear for Fidel, kneel before our feline masters, put a match to the evil rainforest, demand yet another recount, and exploit kindergarteners for fun and profit. Features 22 The Willis-Browne Conspiracy: A Timeline Conspiracies are by their very nature cloaked in secrecy. The Editors ofLiberty sort through the allegations, the facts, the lies and the truths. 25 Reclaiming the Party of Principle It's time for Libertarians to get back to the business of liberty, and to minimize the damage done to their party. At least, that's what R. W. Bradford thinks. 29 Browne 2000: Where the Money Went Elizabeth Merritt and R. W. Bradford audit the finances of the Browne campaign, and discover that it wasn't really a political campaign at all. 33 Off the Map in Haiti Tragedy of the commons. Violent crime. Grinding poverty. Douglas Casey reports from the not-so-sunny side of the Caribbean. 36 The Plot to Cram Six Billion People into Kentucky .The latest 1/ smart growth" plan from the Sierra Club promises to boost pollution, con­ gest highways, and pack people into cities like sardine cans. Randal O'Toole explains. 40 iRevolucion! The spirit of liberty rises in Costa Rica. Otto Guevara reports. 44 Rewarding the Criminals for Their Crimes A recent Supreme Court ruling finally puts the cuffs on the biggest land thief of a11- the fed­ eral government. Timothy Sandefur explains. Reviews 45 How We Won the War for Privacy Thanks to rebels, misfits and electronic hobbyists, high-tech encryption is within the reach of the com­ mon man. William E. Merritt chronicles the battle for virtual privacy. 48 Socialism for the Spirit The left has done such a fine job of helping the poor that now they've decided to help the immoral. Christopher Chantrill examines the new egalitari,~.ns. 50 The Road to Wisdom Bettina Bien Greaves explores the life and thought of the most influential libertarian of the 20th century. 61 Notes on Contributors Who we are and what we're up to. 1]lllllill{I:::I>ll 62 Terra Incognita Dispatches from the outside world. 3 About [=:::::::::=========================L======e======tt=======er=======s============================::] A Question of Fraud? entire cast of characters, precisely Jeff Kradin (Letters, August) asks if where the truth lies on many of the Your the Libertarian Party would be better issues. It is also difficult to assess the off "without" Browne and Willis, even extent of damage done to the LP by if they are guilty of fraud. That's the Browne. (who, I confess, I've long Subscription wrong question. When we overlook thought to be interested principally in fraud (and other dishonest activities) self-aggrandizement) and his Q: When does my subscription expire? by using this old "better off" associates. A: Please look to the right ofyour argument, we lose by becoming no However, one thing is perfectly name on your mailing label. There better than the major parties. I. clear: the hanky-panky and/or percep­ you will find (unless you are getting certainly don't want a future LP tions of hanky-panky do this small a renewal notice) the number of campaign motto to be "He may be a party no good. It is not sufficient to issues left in your subscription, fol­ crook, but he's 'our' crook." have clean hands; one must be seen to lowed by the word "left," as in "3 have clean hands. This the LP lacks. LEFT." Bob Tiernan Portland, Ore. Hugh High Q: I've moved. Where do I send my Hingham, Mass. change ofaddress information? It Hurts So Bad A: Liberty, P.O. Box 1181, Port Why do you expend every waking ,Ole, Toro! Townsend, WA 98368. Please hour trying to tear down the Admittedly, I'm not one of the include your previous address (it's "informed elite" on· the topic of best to send us your label from your Libertarian Party? magazine) and telephone number. Andrew Sullivan bullfighting as spelled out by Coleman Allow us six weeks to receive and Omaha, Neb. Cooney and Michael Christian ("In process your address notification. Defense of Bullfighting," August). I've Q: I'm receiving duplicate copies; what Look Ahead never been to a bullfight in person, but should I do? Enough already regarding Harry from what I have seen, the sport is A: Take a look at both mailing labels, Browne and the presidential election more than just tradition. It can be quite clip'em out and send'em to us. campaigns of 1996 and 2000. Let the a beautiful spectacle~ From a We'll make sure that you receive all Libertarian Party concentrate on ballot libertarian perspective, there is nothing the issues you've paid for. access issues and find for the 2004 more breathtaking than the sight of a Q: I think you've charged my credit election a candidate who can energize highly-skilled, jewel-encrusted card incorrectly; what can I do? some interest among the"infidels" matador getting the shit gored out of A: Call us at 800-854-6991 (during rather than preaching to the him by the underdog. normal business hours on the West "congregation." Michael Cloud comes Paul Marsden Coast) or email us at to mind. Garden Grove, Calif. [email protected] Dan Sotler We'll take down your information West Palm Beach, Fla. Death, Sport, and Food and then try to solve your problem I believe it is morally wrong to kill as soon as possible. Time to Wash Up an animal merely because we like the Q: Can I change my address on your I am an economist, lawyer, long­ taste of its flesh, not because we need it toll-free number, too? time libertarian, reader of Liberty, and a to survive or for proper health. To kill A: No. We must get your address cor­ tank-and-file member of the an animal merely for sport is even rections in writing, either by U.S. Libertarian Party. I have followed, more morally wrong. It is repugnant. mail or by email. with interest and often amazement, the Granted, there are those fringe cul­ Q: Can I communicate with your ful­ articles on troubles in the LP, both in tures in which the killing of animals is fillment department by email? Liberty (July & August) and on Jacob necessary for survival.
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