Word Choices: Are You Against the "Federal Narcotics Price Support Program"?

Published September 04, 2012 in Outreach by Sharon Harris

Recently the constitutionalist writer William Norman Grigg mentioned his opposition to the “narcotics price support program (sometimes dishonestly called the ‘War on Drugs’).”   “Narcotics price support program.” What a great phrase!   With the right audience, at the right moment, you can have fun – and open some minds – by declaring that  (Read More)

Tips for Using the Pocket-Sized World's Smallest Political Quiz

Published June 14, 2012 in Outreach by Sharon Harris

Do you carry pocket-sized World’s Smallest Political Quiz cards with you?    Like so many libertarians, I do. (You can order them from the Advocates.)   As I've written before, Quiz cards are a great way to introduce libertarianism to anybody you meet. The Quiz is literally an outreach kit on a card.    Here’s an extra tip for using the cards: give the person you’re  (Read More)

A Libertarian's New Year's Resolutions

Published December 28, 2011 in Outreach by Zach Varnell

by Harry Browne

1.  I resolve to sell liberty by appealing to the self-interest of each prospect, rather than preaching to people and expecting them to suddenly adopt my ideas of right and wrong.

2. I resolve to keep from being drawn into arguments or debates. My purpose is to inspire people to want liberty -- not to prove that they're wrong.

3.  I resolve to listen when people tell me of their wants and needs, so I  (Read More)