Steven, Vic has been a strong advocate of the nanny state at least since last Dec when he was arguing here in support of seat-belt laws. Even though his position was decimated by other posts using the most fundamental libertarianism, apparently he has not changed his thought. I believe the most libertarian thing he has ever advocated is a "low flat rate taxes".
-Mark ++++++++++++++++++++ Vic- I can't tell from your post if you are rationalizing the actions of the Honorable (sic) Mark "No Child Left Behind" Foley, or suggesting "government" protection from our government and it's leaders. Foley has made much of his claim of innocence because he was drunk. Personally, I don't buy it. Believe it or not, I too, have been a bit inebriated at times. But I've never, ever, been so out of it that I would do something so outrageous. And even when I did do something stupid, I have never tried to escape the consequences on the basis of inebriation. As Terry as stated above, I, and only I, am the only person that is responsible for my actions. Further, your "best of intentions" argument is ludicrous. Nobody has my "best intentions" when I buy a fat laden cheeseburger at McDonald's or when I buy a pack of smokes from the local smoke shop. To make the silly suggestion on this list that we need protection from ourselves is an idea that won't sell to any libertarian. If you want nanny state protection from yourself, you should take the argument to any republican or democrat list. I'll bet they have a multitude of issues and actions from which to "protect" you. PEACE Steven R. Linnabary, Treasurer Franklin County Libertarian Party (614) 891-8841 P.O.Box#115; Blacklick, OH 43004-0115 ForumWebSiteAt http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Libertarian Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Libertarian/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Libertarian/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
