[iconoclast]

Well, it is about time!

That was EXACTLY the first thought that occurred to me!

This bizarre piece of Americana is the best example of the fruits of free-market-worshipping, libertarianism that I can imagine.

[Servant of the Nine]

This bizarre piece of Americana is the best example of the fruits of free-market-worshipping, libertarianism that I can imagine.

Which alternative do you prefer?
Socialism, or Bill Clinton's "Third Way"?

So9

[mj1234]

I hope they get 20 years -- they go after young intoxicated
women and men- and I am sure some are under age.

Now if they could just arrest the producers of Jerry Springer maybe we will get back to some sanity.

(BTY-Jerry Spinger has allowed known child/pimps couples
to come on his program- violates alot of transporting
interstate minor prostitution charges.I would love to
see them doing time.

[peacethroughstrength]

Here again, the model of libertarianism breaks down. Libertarianism is like socialism, they both look good on paper (though polar opposites). Actions have consequences, laws are enforced to protect people from their own ignorance. You can not go through life thinking that you can make up the rules, that is the lowest form of sprirtual reasoning. Propogating and encouraging illicit and immoral behaviour from those not intellectually developed enough to know better (further exacerbated by alcohol) has a negative effect not only on those involved, but on society itself. The excuse of "Well, it goes on anyway, there just happened to be someone there with a camera" is weak and does not excuse it.

[kjam22]

This bizarre piece of Americana is the best example of the fruits of free-market-worshipping, libertarianism that I can imagine.

We have a winner. Definitely the best statement of the week.