I mean Alex Jones, of course. He is to libertarianism what Nickelback is to rock music: loud, obnoxious, gets no respect from the hardcore guys, and yet is wildly popular.
It seems Jones is the one behind the absurd petition to have Piers Morgan deported, and was a guest on Morgan’s show recently. See the heated exchange below.
Now, petitioning the president for anything is a fool’s errand, though it does get one noticed. But even more to the point, consider this situation more closely:
Morgan says the 2nd Amendment should be abolished, and the state should be the sole possessor of firearms. Jones is offended by this. He believes this would amount to a violation of individual rights, goes against the constitution, and lead to tyranny.
So in order to protect individual liberty, defend the constitution, and guard against tyranny, he advocates the state kidnap someone, forcibly remove him from the country, and use further violence to enforce the decree.
Talk about cutting off your nose to spite your face.
It seems that some take umbrage to Morgan being a foreign national, and that his position in the media means that he shouldn’t be allowed to express his opinion. His being British might help explain his attitude toward the 2nd Amendment, but it has no bearing on his freedom to say what he pleases. The fact that he has a national talk show is equally irrelevant.
Jones, and others who agree with him, would do better to debate Morgan on the topic, rather than advocate state-violence to prevent state-violence. Not only would they be better advocates of freedom, but they could avoid becoming caricatures of themselves as well. As I noted, Larry Pratt did a far better job when he was interviewed by Morgan, and Jones would have done well emulate him.
January 8th, 2013 at 12:52 pm
How long should we go on patting our enemies on the back, and talking over tea? Perhaps until all our liberties are laid to rest? That would be so cordial of you. I’m sure the globalist’s would adore you for it, right after they take all your money. Perhaps we could just let all the foreigners vote, too.
No, sorry Joel, there comes a time to take action, and that time is now. Loudmouth, egotistical, globalist blowhards like Piers need to be taken by the scruff of their neck, and back of their pants, and removed ever so aggressively by the first person big enough to do it. In this case, the govt would work just fine. He is an enemy of our constitution.
January 8th, 2013 at 5:04 pm
Dear Johnny, Though I think I do understand your anger and frustration, I hope you do re-consider your position. Freedom of thought is the most important, all encompassing individual liberty there is. We must give all the freedoms we desire to others, even those, NO! particularly those with whom we disagree, otherwise it is hollow.
PS: If I had to choose a comrade for a dangerous trip I would choose Alex over Piers any day, tho I have never met either.