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This Issue:
Marijuana
arrests reach shocking all-time high... Majority of Americans now
say the Iraq war was wrong... White House wants forcible extraction
of DNA from non-criminal Americans.... Record: 5 MILLION Quiz-takers!...
Libertarian classic has been totally revamped and is now available...
"Are you making this common libertarian communication error?"
asks Michael Cloud... Mary Ruwart is asked what libertarians in
city government can do to expand liberty, and if Americans should
be able to take part in foreign political and military quarrels...
Mary Ruwart's Healing Our World hits the top of Amazon.com
charts -- thanks to Liberator Online readers!... Harry
Browne's stellar soundbites on the problem with supply-side economics,
victimless crime laws...
All this and *much much more* in the world's largest-circulation
libertarian publication...
The
Liberator Online
Vol. 10, No. 19 | October 26, 2005
Circulation: 65,786 subscribers in over 100 countries
Published by the Advocates for Self-Government
Edited by James W. Harris | Email:
james(a)TheAdvocates.org
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Contents
PRESIDENT'S
CORNER
*
5 million Quiz takers!
* Healing Our World becomes Amazon.com bestseller!
* Advocates 20th Anniversary Celebration a blast
* Advocates releases NEW UPDATED libertarian classic book
WHAT'S
HAPPENING WITH THE ADVOCATES
*
Campus success with Operation Politically Homeless
* Exciting opportunities for libertarians!
GOOD
NEWS, BAD NEWS, UNBELIEVABLE NEWS
*
FBI: Marijuana arrests hit all-time high
* White House: Collect DNA from innocent civilians
* New poll: Majority of Americans now say war was wrong
* Lessons from Vietnam...
PERSUASION
POWER POINT #190
*
"Are You Forgetting This Crucial Element In Your Libertarian
Conversations?" by Michael Cloud
ASK
DR. RUWART
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What can libertarians in local government do to promote liberty?
* Should Americans be able to support military and political conflicts
abroad?
HARRY
BROWNE'S SOUNDBITES FOR LIBERTY
*
Victimless crime laws
* Liberty, security, and the government
* The problem with supply-side economics
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President's
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Dear
friends,
LOTS of GOOD NEWS this issue! I'll try to be brief:
1) FIVE MILLION QUIZ TAKERS! Yes, we've reached
-- and quickly passed -- the five million milestone! That's the
total number of times the World's Smallest Political Quiz has been
taken online since we first introduced it online in 1995. And that
number is growing by thousands every day. Hooray!
2) Mary Ruwart's book hits Amazon bestseller lists!
You may recall that I sent you an email several days ago, offering
you the chance to help boost Mary's sales position at Amazon.com
for her outstanding libertarian book Healing Our World. Well,
many of you joined in -- and the results were spectacular! Healing
Our World hit #18 in Amazon.com's bestseller list -- and #5
in non-fiction. It placed #1 in "Practical Politics" and
"Politics, General;" #2 in "Political" books
and "History, US;" #3 in "Social Sciences" and
"General and Business & Investing." Congratulations,
Mary! And thanks and congratulations to all who took part. This
will help bring this great book, and the ideas of liberty, to the
attention of many more readers and critics.
3) Our 20th Anniversary Celebration -- "Fastforwarding
Our Libertarian Future" -- was a tremendous success! Three
solid days of tremendous libertarian speakers, incredible food,
gorgeous surroundings, and -- best of all -- the company of so many
wonderful people deeply devoted to the Advocates and the great cause
of liberty. If you couldn't make it, don't despair -- we taped and
filmed the whole convention, and we'll be making it available to
you very shortly. Plus, we'll soon be sharing an exclusive interview
conducted with Hugh Downs at the event. Stay tuned!
4) TOTALLY REVAMPED Libertarianism In One Lesson:
The Advocates has just published a totally updated edition of David
Bergland's classic guide to libertarianism, Libertarianism In
One Lesson. It has a gorgeous new cover, and tons of new information
that makes this classic guide better than ever before in its 20-year
history!
I am really excited about this, and I can't begin to tell you all
about it in this column. Instead, I urge you to check out these
links:
* An interview with David Bergland about the history of his classic
book and this new edition:
http://www.theadvocates.org/onelesson-interview.html
* A review by Advocates Director of Communication Bill Winter:
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* A review by Liberator Online columnist Michael Cloud:
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and friends:
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Enjoy
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--
Sharon Harris, President | Email: sharon(a)TheAdvocates.org
PS: We're so excited by the new edition of
Libertarianism In One Lesson that we're going to give Liberator
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Good
News, Bad News, Unbelievable News
By
James W. Harris
FBI:
Marijuana Arrests Reach Shameful New Record
The
War Against Marijuana is at all-time high.
Police arrested an estimated 771,608 persons for marijuana violations
in 2004, according to the FBI's annual Uniform Crime Report, released
October 17, 2005.
That total is the highest ever recorded -- a shameful new record.
And a closer look at this figure reveals some startling facts about
the Drug War.
* There is, on average, one marijuana arrest every 41 seconds.
* Since 1993, marijuana arrests have more than doubled.
* The number of marijuana arrests far exceeded the total number
of arrests in the U.S. for *all violent crimes combined*, including
murder, manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault.
* Marijuana arrests account for 44.2 percent of all drug arrests
in the United States. (Clearly, the War on Drugs is first and foremost
a war on casual marijuana use.)
* Of those arrested, 89 percent -- some 684,319 Americans -- were
charged with *possession only.*
* The remaining 11 percent were charged with "sale/manufacture,"
a category that includes *all* cultivation offenses -- even those
where the marijuana was being grown for personal or medical use.
* Over 8 million Americans have been arrested on marijuana charges
in the past decade -- a far greater number than the entire populations
of Alaska, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Montana, North Dakota,
South Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming... combined.
"It's important to remember that each of these statistics represents
a human being, and in many cases, a preventable tragedy," said
Aaron Houston, director of government relations for the Marijuana
Policy Project in Washington, D.C. "One of those marijuana
arrests in 2004 was Jonathan Magbie, a quadriplegic medical marijuana
patient who died in the Washington, D.C., city jail while serving
a 10-day sentence for marijuana possession."
"These numbers belie the myth that police do not target and
arrest minor marijuana offenders," said Allen St. Pierre, Executive
Director of NORML. "This effort is a tremendous waste of criminal
justice resources that diverts law enforcement personnel away from
focusing on serious and violent crime, including the war on terrorism."
Sources: Marijuana Policy Project: http://www.mpp.org/releases/nr20051017.html.
NORML: http://www.mapinc.org/norml/v05/n1649/a01.htm?134.
White
House: Forcibly Extract DNA of Innocent Americans
The White House has announced it supports the "DNA Fingerprint
Act," a proposed new law that would permit the government to
collect and maintain a database of DNA samples of individuals who
are arrested or just detained by federal authorities -- even if
they are not convicted, or even charged with a crime.
This latest Big Brother-type proposal was authored by senators Jon
Kyl (R-AZ) and John Cornyn (R-TX) and introduced Sept. 29, 2005
as an amendment to the Violence Against Women Act (S. 1197). It
was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee by voice vote.
The measure was quickly denounced by civil liberties group across
the political spectrum, from the libertarian Cato Institute to the
liberal ACLU. All are urging that -- despite White House support
-- the DNA provision be eliminated from the bill before it goes
to the full Senate.
Currently the FBI maintains a DNA database limited by law to persons
convicted of a crime. The new bill would dramatically expand that.
Those arrested and detained, but not ultimately convicted, would
have to petition the government to have the information removed
from the database.
Civil libertarians have long warned that the government would attempt
to expand the DNA database to include persons not convicted of crimes,
or even, eventually, the entire population. This latest move indicates
those warnings were right on the money.
Sources: Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/23/AR2005092301665_pf.html.
ACLU: http://www.aclu.org/news/NewsPrint.cfm?ID=19188&c=15.
...
Polls:
Majority of Americans now say "Iraq war was wrong"
For the first time, a Wall Street Journal poll has found
that a majority of Americans believe the Iraq war was the "wrong
thing to do."
The poll was conducted October 11-17 and published Tuesday, October
25, 2005.
Fifty-three percent felt that "taking military action against
Iraq was the ... wrong thing to do."
Only 34 percent said they thought the war was the right thing to
do. Just a year ago, the same poll found both sides on the question
even, at 43 percent.
The poll results were announced as the U.S. troop death toll hit
2,000.
Other results:
* 66 percent of Americans believe President George Bush is doing
a "poor" or "only fair" job of handling Iraq,
compared to only 32 percent who said "excellent" or "pretty
good."
* 44 percent of those polled said the situation for U.S. troops
in Iraq is getting worse, compared to only 19 percent who said it
is improving.
* 61 percent were not confident U.S. policies in Iraq would succeed.
And then there's this shocker. Another poll -- secretly commissioned
by Britain's Ministry of Defense -- stunned Americans and Britons
when results were published last week in Britain's Sunday Telegraph.
According to the poll:
* 82 percent of Iraqis "strongly opposed" the presence
of coalition troops in their country and 67 percent felt less secure
because of the U.S.-led occupation.
* 43 percent of Iraqis believe attacks against American and British
troops are justified. That number rises to an amazing 65 percent
in the U.S./British-controlled Maysan province.
* Less than 1 percent of Iraqis believe U.S.-led coalition forces
have improved security in Iraq.
Sources: Wall Street Journal poll: http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB113017755613077776.html?mod=todays_free_feature.
Sunday Telegraph: http://telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2005/10/23/wirq23.xml.
"Lessons
of Vietnam..."
"Vietnam presumably taught us that the United States could
not serve as the world's policeman; it should also have taught us
the dangers of trying to be the world's midwife to democracy when
the birth is scheduled to take place under conditions of guerrilla
war." -- Jeane Kirkpatrick, U.S. ambassador
to the United Nations during the Reagan administration, 1979
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"Good News, Bad News, Unbelievable News"
is written by Liberator Online editor James W. Harris.
His articles have appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers,
and he has been a Finalist for the Mencken Award, given by the Free
Press Association for "Outstanding Journalism in Support of
Liberty."
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Persuasion
Power
Point
#190 |
Are You Forgetting This Crucial
Element In Your Libertarian Conversations?
By Michael Cloud
Most libertarian scholars forget this crucial element. Most libertarian
writers leave out this key factor. So do most libertarian candidates.
Probably you do, too.
We don't overlook it once or twice. We do it regularly. Repeatedly.
What are we forgetting, neglecting, and leaving out of our libertarian
conversations? Why does it matter?
Benefits. We're forgetting to tell people the *benefits* of our
libertarian proposals. The specific, concrete, direct benefits to
them. The benefits to their families, friends, neighbors, and co-workers.
How it will make them healthier, happier, safer, more successful,
or better off financially.
Why does it matter? Because benefits sell the libertarian proposal.
Benefits persuade. Without clear and concrete benefits, your listener
will be unconvinced and unmoved.
You're probably pretty good at showing people the costs and consequences
of a government program. Of government-run public schools. Of Social
Security. Of welfare.
That's a great beginning. Keep doing it.
Then you offer a libertarian solution. Separation of school and
state. 100% total privatization of savings for retirement. Private
charities. This is where most libertarians stop. Just a few steps
short of moving and persuading. We forget to tell people the concrete,
specific, direct benefits of our libertarian proposal. And we don't
win them over.
It's not enough to *know* the benefits. We must remember to *tell*
them the benefits.
Would you like a simple and effective way to remember to talk about
the benefits? After you explain your libertarian proposal, say these
words:
"And here's what that means to you..." [followed
by 3 to 5 specific benefits]
OR: "And here's how this benefits you, your family, and neighbors.
You get..." [followed by 3 to 5 specific benefits]
OR: "And here's how this makes your life better. It gives you
these benefits..." [followed by 3 to 5 specific benefits]
Your listeners' eyes will light up. They'll lean forward. They'll
be more receptive and responsive. Positive and lively.
Isn't that the response you want? Isn't that the kind of libertarian
conversation you'd love?
I've tested this. It works.
Don't take my word for it. Try it for a week with your family, friends,
and co-workers. See what happens. Savor the experience.
What that would mean to you? How would that benefit you -- and everyone
you talk with?
* * *
Michael Cloud is the author of the acclaimed book,
Secrets of Libertarian Persuasion, available exclusively
from the Advocates. Order at: http://www.TheAdvocates.org/secrets.html.
Michael was voted the Most Persuasive Libertarian Communicator
in America and honored with the Thomas Paine Award at the Libertarian
Party national convention in July 2000.
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Ask
Dr.
Ruwart |
Dr.
Mary Ruwart is a leading expert in libertarian communication. In
this column she gives readers "short answers to the tough questions"
that libertarians are frequently asked.
Dr. Ruwart's past Liberator Online answers are archived
in searchable form at: http://www.TheAdvocates.org/ruwart/categories_list.php
"What can libertarians
in local government do to promote liberty?"
QUESTION:
"What guidance is there for a libertarian working
in the real world of local government? How would a libertarian official
bring economic development to the community (i.e. entrepreneurship
programs, business retention and expansion, incentives) without
relying on government funding? How would he or she deal with the
inevitable demands for new regulations?"
MY SHORT ANSWER: "Lowering taxes and deregulation
consistently stimulate economic development in cities, states, and
nations. Government funding, on the other hand, is ineffective at
best, and detrimental at worst.
"Indeed, the research supporting the above statements is so
strong that even traditionally statist organizations, such as the
World Bank, are beginning to promote liberty, rather than aid, as
a means of economic development. (For more details, see the 2003
edition of my book, Healing Our World, available through
the Advocates.)
"Regulations are usually "demanded" because of the
belief they will make things safer or better. However, a great deal
of research show that they almost inevitably make things worse.
With this information at your fingertips, you can make the case
that regulation isn't in the public interest. You'll likely find
that your opponents have nothing but blind faith to back their positions.
The end result will be more freedom-friendly than it would be without
your input!
"The Reason Foundation (www.reason.org) is a good source for
local issues. "Healing Our World" details the fallacies
of minimum/living wages, licensing laws, etc.
"The research is there. Libertarians in local government are
needed to put it into real-world action. Good luck with your efforts!"
"Should
Americans be able to support military and political conflicts abroad?"
QUESTION:
"You recently said that, in a libertarian America, citizens
would be free to volunteer their money, time, and even military
service to either side of a foreign conflict.
"This seems unworkable. It would encourage the creation of
thousands of foreign IRA- and bin Laden-style terrorist groups,
and this in turn would have the same effect as our tax dollars in
the bin Laden case -- encouraging terrorism and hatred against Americans.
"If this had been U.S. policy in World War II, the American
Nazi Party and the KKK would have supported Hitler and other tyrants
and the war would have been lost both at home and abroad. Don't
we need a system of vetting mercenary activities, even in a libertarian
nation?"
MY SHORT ANSWER: "Even in a libertarian nation,
some individuals might support aggressors; however, such support
would be much less than it has historically been.
"For example, few Americans, especially in a libertarian United
States, would have voluntarily contributed to Stalin's rise to power.
However, virtually every U.S. taxpayer supported Stalin through
loans and foreign aid extended through the United States government.
"Similarly, contributions to the American Nazi Party from a
libertarian United States would pale in comparison to what Hitler
actually received from the West.
"People pull money out of their own pockets only to support
something they truly believe in. In a free society, few people could
be tricked into supporting dictators. In today's society, people
cannot withdraw their tax dollars from their government's disastrous
foreign policy without great risk. Many people, even today, would
withdraw their support if the consequences to themselves were not
so severe."
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Got questions? Dr. Ruwart has answers!
If you'd like answers to YOUR
"tough questions" on libertarian issues, just email to
Dr. Ruwart at: ruwart(a)theAdvocates.org. Due to volume, Dr. Ruwart
can't personally acknowledge all emails. But we'll run the best
questions and answers in upcoming issues.
Dr. Ruwart's outstanding books Healing Our World and Short
Answers to the Tough Questions are available from the Advocates:
http://www.TheAdvocates.org/Merchant2/merchant.mvv.
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Harry
Browne's
Soundbites
for Liberty |
During
his two Libertarian Party presidential campaigns (1996 and 2000),
Harry Browne created hundreds of "soundbites" -- short,
pithy, and highly memorable answers to the questions libertarians
are most frequently asked by the media and the public. Each issue
we'll be sharing some of the best. Enjoy -- and put them to use
for liberty!
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Victimless crime laws: "Labeling as crimes
acts in which there are no victims inevitably leads to police-state
tactics. Since there is no one to testify that he has been harmed,
the police must enforce the law by using sting operations, informers,
wire-taps, snooping into your bank account, and other tactics that
are an affront to a free society."
* Liberty, security, and the government: "It
is said that Americans prefer security to liberty. But what security
has government given you? A retirement system that two-thirds of
Americans believe won't be there for you when you retire? Cities
that are so dangerous you can't walk the streets at night? A foreign
policy that repeatedly puts you at risk by forcing your nose into
other countries' business?"
* The problem with supply-side economics: "Supply-side
economics claims that a small tax cut will expand the economy, producing
more revenue for the government. But we don't *want* the government
to have more revenue! Government is too big already. We want tax
cuts and spending cuts that reduce the size of government -- not
allow it to grow further."
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Harry Browne was 1996 and 2000 Libertarian Party
presidential candidate. He is the author of a dozen books that have
sold over two million copies, including three New York Times
bestsellers.
Browne's book Liberty A to Z: 872 Libertarian Soundbites You
Can Use Right Now is temporarily out of stock. Stay tuned --
we'll announce in the Liberator Online when it becomes
available again!
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