[Protagoras]

Lets not be naive.

A thinly veiled insult.

Cato has shown remarkable independence on some issues, but they have a long history of using precious resources to influence libertarian/conservative opinion on certain issues. (The tobacco issue a few years ago for one.) Of course their position was correct, but the fact that they spent so much time on the issue was a result of who was funding them.

Having people who already agree with you fund you to advance certain positions which you already hold is entirely different than what you suggest. The tail does not wag the dog. Funding is a matter of priorities, and the funders have a say in the prioritizing, rightfully.

[JohnGalt]

It was harldy an insult, but apologies nonetheless.

Libertarians are polite civil people after all.

Yes, but which issues you chose to exert resources on (and those you do not) is an issue which you seem to agree with. Its like a prosecutor who chooses to go after certain low level criminals, but lets the mob bosses off the hook.