I reckon that there are more libertarians on Political Hotwire than any other single group.
I'll confess there is something intriguing about the notion of a simple solution of assuring individuals maximum liberty could prevent many of the problems we face day-to-day by limiting the role of government.
On the other hand, I find something quaint but unrealistic about dogmatic devotion to the perceived intent of the men who wrote the constitution.
What do you think?
Essentially, this comes down to an estimation of human nature and of the nature of the world around us. So many influences in our culture are pressuring us to believe that the world is unknowable, that real freedom is unattainable, that because human beings are selfish and evil, that we either need to the force and power of government to temper and subdue the nature of Man or we need to instill the fear of God into the population, as it is only the apprehension of His Wrath that can subdue the spirit of Men. We are told that human beings are a threat to equality, unity, and peace when allowed to express their natures unrestrained by the law and direction of centralized government or institutional religion. I believe it is fear and insecurity, along with a healthy dose of ignorance, that allows people to believe such things.
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