Tag Archives: Prohibition

It’s about the children – get rid of gravel trucks!

Posted on December 10, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton As part of my environmental work, I subscribe to Aggregates Manager, whose daily newsletter carried an article this morning about a fatality in Texas. A gravel truck tee-boned a vehicle with four people, injuring three and killing … Continue reading →

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A merry Christmas, indeed … and an example of liberty

Posted on December 20, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Fortunately, the Christmas season always brings stories of good things that people do for each other, and here are a couple. On Sunday the 17th of December, when Atlanta Airport had a massive power outage that shut … Continue reading →

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Inventions and government

Posted on May 7, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian commentary #16-18D By Nathan Barton We live in an era in which the great age of invention, which lasted 300 years, may be slowing to a stop, largely due to government controls and regulations and a pathetic desire to … Continue reading →

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The Uber-nanny state of 2016

Posted on April 8, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-15C By Nathan Barton In Mississippi, Governor Bryant signed a controversial “religious freedom” bill. As reported by the BBC News, “The governor of Mississippi has signed a controversial bill that allows businesses to refuse service to gay couples … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-28A: Stupid government: all the wars

Posted on July 14, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning: it has truly been said that war is the health of the state, and today’s headlines prove it.  Here are a few examples of the stupidity of government and its wars. War on Some Drugs: … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-45D: Prohibition – an afterword, and the “Pope”

Posted on November 30, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Prohibition – An afterword Just after writing my article on banning of e-cigs, I was queried by a friend regarding information on what seemed to her to be a rash of actions by governments against people for growing vegetable gardens … Continue reading →

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E-Cigs: Canary of Immediately Dangerous to Liberty or Humans Conditions

Posted on November 29, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

“IDLH” is a common acronym in handling hazardous materials and wastes.  It means “Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health” and refers to atmospheres or chemical exposures (especially absorption through the skin) that will permanently damage your health or kill you … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-42B: Self defense – Stupid government tricks

Posted on November 6, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Self-defense Colorado: Another School District Arms Staff (Greeley Tribune) The school board decided to hire additional officers or any of the current staff members could go through the extra training courses and obtain permits to have weapons. According to a resolution … Continue reading →

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