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Liberty

by Akamaister

Taxes, Labor, and the Limits of the State

Throughout history, taxation has expanded alongside state power. From a libertarian perspective, much of modern taxation resembles a form of compelled labor. The biblical concept of Sabbath introduces a powerful counter-principle: human time ultimately belongs to God, not to political authorities.

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by testingArtciles

Volume 4

The Inheritance of Honor explores George Washington's complicated legacy following his 1799 death. It examines how his wife Martha burned their private letters, how he counseled young officers on the dangers of small dishonesties, and the painful contradiction of a man championing liberty while owning enslaved people—including Hercules, who escaped. The volume traces how Mason Weems invented the cherry tree myth in 1806, a fabricated story that nonetheless captured Washington's essential character. It connects Washington's principles to Lincoln's crisis and modern challenges, arguing that integrity isn't perfection but an ongoing practice—acknowledging failures honestly while continuing the work.

by Amendment 2 Apparel · Edited

Tree of Libterty T-Shirt

Don't let the design fool you. That's no Tree of Gondor and that's not elvish script from the one ring. That's the Tree of Liberty and the text is a famous quote from Thomas Jefferson.

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