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Date Posted: 14:17:13 12/05/99 Sun
Author: GF
Subject: Wait! I don't see no bahdgees.
In reply to: theo 's message, "Something Rand said on the subject." on 07:31:41 12/05/99 Sun

> .
>
> > You are substantiating your "law causes crime" theory
> > quite well. I'm convinced. I suppose I have been for
> > some time.
>
> There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power
> government has is the power to crack down on
> criminals. When there aren't enough criminals, one
> makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime
> that it becomes impossible for men to live without
> breaking laws. - Ayn Rand

Interesting. It could almost be interpreted as an argument against Objectivism.
>
> I've just carried her idea further.
>
> > But I'm still an anti-centralistic,
> > small-community-only minarchist for the time being.
> > Still, I must admit to the possiblility that I may
> > well be a full-fledged anarchist by Y2K the way
> things
> > seem to be going. Viva La Revoluccion. GF
>
> As long as the revolution is personal I'm
> all for it. Any revolution in the past has had
> leaders and badges and I don' neeed no stteeenking
> bahdges, meng...and I certainly don' need no leaders
> and I think you don't either. Why should we need some
> new and improved icon of our slavery? And if most
> folks ain't ready, I'd be the one of the first to
> say, "Ok, do ur thang." Follow your leaders if
> it makes you feel good. Just allow me to reserve
> the claim to be excluded...
>
> at any or all times.
>
> The idea that that is too much to ask and be delivered
> to me gives me gas and makes smoke come outta my
> ears. Why the fuck should anyone object to the idea
> that I, as a peaceful slug, just wanna be left to
> myself?

I feel likewise, but obviously many object.

>
> All I'm interested in is that enuf of them
> will do the same and ask for this exclusion,
> to me or anyone else who promises to lead
> them to The Promised Land.
>
> Anything less just looks to me like it's gonna be
> a big fucking mess with a lotta blood spilt.
>
> And I don't like the sight of blood, 'specially
> when it's mine.

Good ole Harry Browne once said that it's not wise to directly confront something much bigger than oneself.

Do not poke at the giant's toes.

I've always taken that to heart. Viva La Revoluccion Personidad, GF

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