Libertarians are usually on the defensive because their principles seem so extreme and some of their views so radical. This is true whether the opponent or critic of libertarianism is a liberal, a conservative, a Democrat, a Republican, a centrist, a populist, a socialist, a moderate, or a progressive. All are united in their attacks on libertarians in many areas. But it is these groups who ought to be on the defensive. They all believe that it is appropriate for government at some level (1) to arrest, fine, imprison, or otherwise punish people for engaging in entirely private, peaceful, voluntary, … Continue reading Never Concede the Moral High Ground