Tag Archives: legitimate government

Why Must The State Forbid The Duel

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Bad Quaker

The Duel (audio version at bottom of page) Before progressing, let us establish exactly what is and is not meant by the word “duel” for the purpose of this article. A duel is not a drunken fistfight. Nor is it … Continue reading →

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State, Society, and Government

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Bad Quaker

State, Society, and Government by Ben Stone (audio article) As has been noted by others, people have a tendency to confuse society and/or government with the State. In discussions of freedom, this is a point of confusion that often ends … Continue reading →

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The Stinky Sock and The State

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Bad Quaker

Who doesn’t know this story? The baseball player is in a hurry getting ready for a game and ends up wearing one clean sock and one dirty sock. He goes out on the field and has his best game ever. … Continue reading →

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A General Theory of Liberty, Tyranny, and Sin

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Bad Quaker

Disclaimer: Because of the nature of the topic, allow me to be perfectly blunt so there are no misunderstandings to clear up later. I am not writing nor re-writing scripture. I am not establishing an edict. Though I refer to … Continue reading →

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The Taking and The Following of Oaths

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Bad Quaker

I am a Quaker. As such I hold to one of the basic characteristics of being a Quaker, namely; I don’t swear oaths of any kind. Period. We Quakers believe that not only is it clearly forbidden in scripture but … Continue reading →

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