The Case Against ID Cards: A Principled Approach
If ID cards become mandatory we will lose much of our remaining liberty. Only law-abiding citizens lose out.
If ID cards become mandatory we will lose much of our remaining liberty. Only law-abiding citizens lose out.
“I have thought a lot about why those of us who believe in liberty, as a solution, have done so poorly in convincing others of its benefits. If liberty is what we claim it is- the principle that protects all personal, social and economic decisions necessary for maximum prosperity and the best chance for peace- it should be an easy sell. Yet, history has shown that the masses have been quite receptive to the promises of authoritarians which are rarely if ever fulfilled.”
Lots of thoughts running through my head on this topic. I’m still learning all about it, so my opinions and understanding which follows might not be accurate. Feel free to comment your thoughts, opinions or amendments on my Facebook page where I’ll be sharing this.
Given that free speech ought to be defended, and that the TV license is indefensible, what is to be done?
Charity is a virtue that expands the character of the giver while helping the receiver, entitlement makes a virtue of theft and coercion.
The ‘research’ of Kinsey was Mengele ‘science’. Kick him and his influence out of your schools, and teach your children the truth.
Which set of rogues to trust with our safety? The unknown demonised suspect terrorists, or the known corrupt self serving government? Shall I toss a coin?
It may be more precise to say that ‘climate change’ has become the catch-all… for human population control.
Lovers of freedom might forget the levers of power are the problem, not the solution. Rather than raising their voice against the levers, they grab for them, to use them to prevent other people using them.
The belief that climate change is man-made in spite of repeated bad predictions and a relatively tiny window of observation is in my view the equivalent of being a flat-earther – because the horizon looks flat from here.