How Libertarians Deal With “the Problems of the 1890s”, Part 2: Public Parks

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A picturesque view of Northeastern Pennsylvania

Those with an over-inflated sense of entitlement will be the last to seriously consider the libertarian argument.  I would not consider any of the alleged “solved problems” on Austin Cline’s list to be fundamental human rights.  Many are outright luxuries.  This is seems to me to be true of state parks and parks in cities.  As much as we all love green leafy, open spaces in cities nobody is entitled them, and I think we can live without them.

I would love to know how rural Americans feel about this issue.  I’ve been a city dweller all my life.  Much of the ground I come into contact with is covered either with a building or with some sort of stone, concrete, or asphalt surface.  I understand why some city dwellers get hopped up about keeping certain spaces green and open.  But what about those who sit on their porches and see nothing but green, rolling hills extending all the way to the horizon.  Are they as concerned as we city dwellers are about public parks?

How Libertarians Deal with “the Problems of the 1890s”, Part 1: The Challenge

A little while ago, Austin Cline, Atheist blogger for About.com, took time out of his ordinary routine to extol big government and criticize advocates of limited government.  The short commentary is  entitled Limited Government? No thanks....  Please read it now to understand the challenge he’s issued to those who advocate limited government.

To Stimulate or Not To Stimulate: Baby-Sitting the Economy with Rich Gardner

It was my honor and privilege last week to have a very informative exchange with Rich Gardner, occasional writer for PhillyIMC.org.  The Philadelphia Independent Media Center is a progressive, independent media outlet whose mission is to give voice to those who have traditionally been excluded from mainstream media outlets.  I regard their work and their mission very highly, even if I occasionally disagree with them on some of the finer points.