Once we realize that government doesn't work, we will stop dreaming that this or that social problem can be solved by passing a law - or by creating a new government program - or by electing someone who will make Washington more efficient or cost-conscious.

Disarmed citizens encourage crime and violence. Armed citizens encourage criminals to find a safer line of work.

A Libertarian society of unfettered individualism spreads its benefits to virtually everyone - not just those who have the resources to seize political power.

Most politicians believe in just one thing - winning elections. They'll say anything to get in office and stay there.

I want a government small enough to fit inside the Constitution.

You can't give the government the power to do good without also giving it the power to do bad - in fact, to do anything it wants.

A fair trial is one in which the rules of evidence are honored, the accused has competent counsel, and the judge enforces the proper courtroom procedures - a trial in which every assumption can be challenged.