[realpatriot71]

DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet asked for my definition of essential liberty and I gave it. My definition comes largely from the Objectvist philosophy of Rand. I am not a member of the LP so can't provide any links for them.

Thanks for taking the time to chime in though smartguy.

[TigersEye]

My definition comes largely from the Objectvist philosophy of Rand.

Don't sell your definition of essential liberty short. I don't think Ayn Rand came up with it although she may have clarified it a bit. I believe your definition was derived from English law with roots in the Magna Carta. It's not new by any means. Our Founding Fathers were quite familiar with it.

[COB1]

"Thanks for taking the time to chime in though smartguy."

She didn't ask for your definition, smart guy!
She asked for THE definition, which you obviously don't know.
As several have pointed out, the key word was "essential".
That means to normal people that in times of national emergency, we have to give up some individual rights for the good of the whole.

Now you can start your litany about authoritarianism.......
Or did your talking points want you to concentrate on communism today?
How about fascism?
Whatever turns your little crank.
I've been called all of them by your kind.