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82

L. Neil Smith's
The Libertarian Enterprise

Number 82, July 24, 2000
Patriot Games

"A libertarian is a person who believes that no one has the right, under any circumstances, to initiate force against another human being, or to advocate or delegate its initiation. Those who act consistently with this principle are libertarians, whether they realize it or not. Those who fail to act consistently with it are not libertarians, regardless of what they may claim."

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1. Letters To The Editor
                  from Our Readers

2. Editor's Notes
                  by John Taylor

3. The Cartoon: "Bushy Promise"
                  by Scott Bieser

4. What's Wrong With Patriotism?
                  by Vin Suprynowicz

5. Against Atrocity or For Liberty?
                  Second Thoughts About 'The Patriot'
                  by Tracy Harms

6. "Mom"
                  by John Hoffman

ENDNOTE: As Decision 2000 looms ever nearer, several correspondents have alerted me to a grassroots campaign that appears to be gaining significant momentum in flyover country:

"Cthulhu for President"

Best campaign slogan seen to date:

"Why vote for a lesser evil?"

Numerous sources abound; use your favorite search engine. See also: http://www.cthulhu.org/