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The Jeremy West Column
by Jeremy West (Libertarian)
About The Author
Jeremy West is the former host of The Jeremy West Show. He believes in the principles of freedom implicitly. He lived his first 25 years of life in Washington State, USA, spent 2 years in Japan, and has now settled with his Australian wife in beautiful Gold Coast, Australia. Jeremy's not interested in living in a cold-winter climate anymore, but would gladly join 19,999 others in Costa Rica for a Free Country Project! About The Column
The United States was founded (with many thanks to France, by the way) on the principle of liberty. Today, more and more liberty is taken away from you everyday. There is a way to stop this. Read about liberty and tell your friends today! You can subscribe to the Jeremy West Column by adding [http://rss.jeremywest.net] to your favourite homepage or newsreader. Don’t waste your money on libertarian political campaigns
Published: September 14, 2008
Libertarians believe in free markets. It’s high time we stop wasting money on trying to get people into government and start spending it on free market solutions, don’t you think?
Children in Christian families more likely to attend church services—study finds
Published: September 13, 2008
Atheists are unlikely to send their children to church, according to a new study commissioned by the Bush administration.
Why I am a Voluntaryist (III): Repeal regulations on sex for consenting adults.
Published: September 11, 2008
As my old pastor used to say, "You can't legislate morality." Legally, sex is the business of those who engage in it as long as all participation is voluntary.
Why I am a Voluntaryist (II): Government should not control radio, TV, the press or the Internet
Published: August 23, 2008
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. --1st amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Why I am a Voluntaryist (I): Military service should be voluntary. (No draft)
Published: July 19, 2008
For those who believe in the draft (including the noveau label, "national service", which is a softer, gentler draft that allows a choice between the military and other government jobs), I'll briefly explain why it is morally wrong as well as unnecessary.
On labels [or: Why I’m now calling myself a voluntaryist rather than a libertarian]
Published: July 10, 2008
I believe that on all matters of life, from economic to personal, people ought to be free to make their own decisions voluntarily.
Common Objections to Liberty (III): But who would take care of the roads?
Published: June 10, 2008
Probably the most common question asked when talking about a world without a government is: But who would take care of the roads? I don’t dismiss this question out of hand. I, in fact, believe that there probably would be far less roads if government hadn’t built them.
Why the Libertarian Party Doesn't Work (at getting someone elected president)
Published: May 26, 2008
If we were to one day elect a Libertarian president who successfully dismantled many government programs and cut taxes dramatically that would be a wonderful break for a few years. But if that Libertarian president left the government structure as a whole intact it would then do what governments naturally do: grow.
Gay marriage – California Supreme Court issues Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi permission slip
Published: May 21, 2008
The Supreme Court of California last week said it is okay for gay partners to marry each other. That’s nice, but what if we all just stopped asking Daddy Government for permission to live our lives as we see fit? What business does government have in your relationship anyway?
Common Objections to Liberty (II): There are too many stupid people in the world
Published: May 13, 2008
“I would agree with libertarianism if it weren’t for the fact that there are so many stupid people in the world.”
Common Objections to Liberty (I): Who would pay for medical research in a libertarian world?
Published: May 12, 2008
In a world where money is not confiscated by the force of government, many are afraid that no one would pay for medical research for projects such as curing cancer. This is simply not the case.
From Ron Paul to Mary Ruwart: The rEVOLution continues
Published: May 5, 2008
As the two major parties will again be a choice between Big Government Candidate A and Big Government Candidate B, it is important that at least one party offers voters a libertarian choice. If Mary Ruwart receives the Libertarian Party nomination, voters will have that choice.
Ron Paul wrong on immigration
Published: April 29, 2008
"As in our country's first 150 years, there shouldn't be any immigration policy at all. We should welcome everyone who wants to come here and work." –Ron Paul, 1988
Nothing more interesting than NFL Draft?
Published: April 27, 2008
At time of writing, nine of the top ten searches on google relate to the NFL draft. Is there nothing more interesting going on right now?
Government regulation: Not just immoral
Published: April 14, 2008
Initiating force (or the threat of force) is not only an immoral way to deal with problems, it is simply inneffective.
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