Archive for May, 2009:

The Something For Nothing Lie

Everyone who wants to win the lotto or inherit millions from a rich uncle has a little bit of criminal tucked away in their personality because they want to gain something without paying for it. In Emerson's classic essay "Compensation" he teaches us that a price has to be paid ...

To Renounce War and Proclaim Peace

In a world of constant conflict, how well are God's chosen people renouncing the status quo of destruction and death and proclaiming peace? Do the followers of the Prince of Peace carry His standard in the face of war, or do they gladly parade around with the flags and insignia ...

Guantanamo Bay: Establishment of Empire

Guantanamo and its sister sites are not necessary, helpful, nor moral. We should either charge people or release them, and afford them due process for challenging the government's accusations against them.

28 Principles of Liberty: Principle 3 – Preserving Virtue

He therefore is the truest friend to the liberty of his country who tries most to promote its virtue, and who, so far as his power and influence extend, will not suffer a man to be chosen into any office of power and trust who is not a wise and ...

Reclaiming Anarchism from the Chaotists

We must all understand that good government comes only from self-government, and that any authority (including self), excepting God, has the potential for tyranny and chaos within itself, without the appropriate restraint, virtue, and respect of the freedom of others.

The Inherent Injustice of Plea Deals

True justice demands that the government either honorably attempt to convict an accused individual, or release him. Muddying the judicial waters with backroom deals and incentive-induced witness testimony cheapens the entire process and turns our system of justice into anything but.

How to “Shun Socialism”

Republicans and others who subscribe to the view that taxes are good when used for purposes they condone should not be surprised when Democrats think taxes should be used for purposes they approve of, including more overt socialist goals.

28 Principles of Liberty: Principle 2 – Public Virtue

If we would most truly enjoy the gift of Heaven, let us become a virtuous people; then shall be both deserve and enjoy it... (Samuel Adams)

Spread Liberty, Spread the Gospel

Spreading Liberty is one of the best means to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Those who spread liberty lay the path that missionaries and members can then walk on to carry forth the gospel. It is also a path into countries that are not yet open to the gospel, ...

Recent Blogs

  • An Invitation From Mark Skousen

    I’m writing to invite you to join me in “the greatest libertarian show on earth” — FreedomFest — set for July 7-11 at Bally’s Events Center in Las Vegas.

  • The Optimal Size of a Nation

    Experience shows that a very populous city can rarely, if ever, be well governed; since all cities which have a reputation for good government have a limit of population. We may argue on grounds of reason, and the same result will follow: for law is order, and good law is good order; but a very great multitude cannot be orderly.

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We believe that God has given to every individual the unalienable right to Life, Liberty, and Happiness (Property) as part of the Plan of Salvation. Any violation of these rights, whether by a single individual or a group of people (i.e. government), is immoral and against the will of God. The only just and proper role of government is to protect these rights from the aggression of others.

The Founding Fathers were inspired men whose efforts secured a society with the greatest enjoyment of liberty in modern times. The political environment of freedom they created allowed for the Church of Jesus Christ to be restored and thrive in the last days. Unfortunately, the principles upon which America was founded are under constant attack by "kingmen" (Alma 51:5) all around us. Many Latter-day Saints, either knowingly or unknowingly, support those who would destroy our Lord's work in the latter days.

We seek to educate others about the truth in hope that many more will "awake to a sense of [our] awful situation" (Ether 8: 24-25).