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Kidco

Aimed at a juvenile audience, the movie Kidco (1984) has a strong libertarian message.

The story is about a young man who starts a business selling horse manure in competition with a a rich would be monopolist with strong government connections. The movie came out in 1984 and takes on questions of licensing, taxes. and again, the use of the power of the state by the "ins" to block competition. The story, if not the cinematography, has aged well.

Albert Perez
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The cultural appropriation of food - Solid Ground

https://www.solid-ground.org/cultural-appropriation-of-food/

Oh for Christ sake! Can’t even I enjoy a taco or wonton soup or life in general without being guilty of some kind of original sin. Or being accused of violating intellectual property rights by the very people who supposably don’t believe in such.

This is as ridiculous as the church people who used to see the devil in everything from Rock & Roll to the Man in the Moon Proctor & Gamble logo. Culture is like a form of open source software put out there that people draw from and contribute to and every culture is fluidic constantly evolving construct that contains the DNA equivalent of other cultures it has come into contact with over time. And will contribute some of its influence to future cultures.

Jeff Fullerton
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Right to Travel

I sympathize with Jim Davidson's problem. But we took the 'right to travel' versus the 'privilege of driving' through courts in three States, and proved, by 'wins', that no major right may be converted into a government privilege. We took the issue to court as pro se, without an attorney, because it was a rights issue, not one of regulation details. The main issue is whether 'free' people can be forced or tricked into surrendering a right (the complete latitude in a matter) for a permission system of controls over that matter. The issue here is the right to locomotion, or travel, without permission. A license is a permission. We made our Brief in Demand for Dismissal of charges of 'Driving Without A License' public over the internet back in the 1980's. Friends and I have been involved in freedom issues for a long time.

The basic issue is, if a citizen has a natural right in an area, the government may not force or trick him or her into taking on the burdens of a regulatory or licensing system. In Jim's case, I would bet all charges stem from having a driver's license, which is a contractual obligation. The license involves the removal of a right, and the imposition of a license which is what makes one subject to the driver's licensing regulations.

I would be glad to send Jim a general note on the issue, as well as our Brief mentioned above.

D. Mckenzie Smith
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Celebrating Bill of Rights Day

Friends and colleagues,

Bill of Rights Day celebration is on for Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, 5:30 p.m.

We have secured a banquet hall, SoulDustrial Corporate and Private Event Boutique, (NE cor. Bell and 16 St.), 1614 East Bell Rd., Suite 109, Phoenix, Ariz., 85022

RSVP, reserve a seat, seating is limited, don't delay!

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Gather, mix, mingle, starting at 5:30 p.m. Coffee, tea and water service provided. Food is BYO, please don't make a mess. This is not a liquor-licensed establishment.

In the early years, small groups met at restaurants. This evolved into hundreds at major venues like the Wrigley Mansion. In 2022 we have a private banquet hall. You can stage an event near you. Just reserve space, tell your fiends and colleagues, separate checks works well, or sponsor a big deal. How to do it.

Call to order 6:15 p.m.

Program 6:30 p.m.

Solemn Reading of the Bill of Rights aloud, led by 10 pillars of our community.

“Let the words and meaning wash over you.”

Keynote Speaker: Seth Leibsohn, J.D., author, senior fellow at the Claremont Institute, radio talk-show host on KKNT 960AM The Patriot.

Speechifying: To be announced at the event

Town-hall style discussion of the Bill of Rights, and how it's doing so far.

JPFO’s David and Goliath Award will be presented at this event. Read about prior David and Goliath awards

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Citizens nationwide are encouraged to have a gathering wherever they are and read the Bill of Rights aloud.

Please use social media to pass the word around.

The more people and places participating, the better for our Republic.

You’re an American. You can do this.

Help in running an event near you, from dinner for two to a mob of the rabble: https://www.gunlaws.com/BOR%20Day%202006.htm#BillOfRightsEventPlanning

Alan Korwin
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We don't usually announce local events, but we're mentioning this because it's a good idea. If you don't want to go to Phoenix, do your own! — Editor