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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. Written in support of his 2000 election run for president, this is probably the best book written to date to explain what a Libertarian leader would do and why it is in a voter's interest to elect them. He repeats the offer itself: "Would you be willing to give up your favorite government program to get rid of the income tax permanently?" (  ) jpsnow | May 2, 2008 |  Wow! This was an excellent book. It made me think, it made me mad, it made me change my views on a lot of things, it made me want to join the Libertarian Party. Harry Browne is an economist and perennial Libertarian Party presidential candidate. He's an excellent writer, but unfortunately, he has the personality of a rock. His book makes the case for why the Libertarian Party is the answer to all the problems in the country. He outlines how government works, how it came to be the mess it is today, and why the two major parties are in no hurry to change it. He then discusses the Libertarian position on a range of issues. The good thing is that he discusses how we used to handle the issue, how it got to be a problem today, and how the Party would fix it. He doesn't just say everything's messed up, so vote for me. These are the tough love solutions I was looking for from the Republicans which sadly, never materialized. Highly recommended, but beware, it will make you think. Unless you're narrow minded. (  ) kkirkhoff | Jul 20, 2006 |  no reviews | add a review
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Libertarian presidential candidate Harry Browne shows how we can get from todays oversized, $2 trillion federal government to a libertarian America in which you can live as a free person free to live your life as you think best, not as the politicians want free to raise your children by your values, not as the bureaucrats demand.
In this provocative book, Harry Browne demonstrates:
How we can be free of the income tax, so you can keep every dollar you earn to spend it, save it, or give it away as you choose.
How we can be free of the Social Security tax completely and immediately without forsaking the elderly so you can arrange a safe, convenient, prosperous retirement for yourself.
Why the insane War on Drugs is a war on you, on your liberty, on your property, on your familys safety even if youve never used drugs.
Why your children should never have to fight or die in a foreign war.
How getting the government out of health care will give you a longer life, more accessible medical care, and low-cost health insurance.
How your children can get a much better education without higher taxes or government vouchers.
How a Libertarian President can reduce government dramatically and enhance your liberty on his first day in office without the consent of Congress.
How we can rally the American people to give up their favorite federal programs and accept a massive reduction in government.
Whether you intend to vote Republican, Democratic, Libertarian, or not at all, youll want to see the proposals in this thoughtful book. Here youll find concrete solutions for todays social problems solutions that dont involve more government and more restrictions on your liberty. On the contrary, these proposals will set you free free to live your life as you want to live it, not as the politicians think you should.
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