Articles by Walt Thiessen

These articles have been written and published here by Walt Thiessen, Libertarian TV's creator and founder.

A Modest Libertarian Approach to Reducing The Size of Local Government
One of the biggest difficulties faced by Libertarians who run for local office is figuring out how to apply libertarian principles to local government. With so many local services that are considered “essential” by most voters, it’s hard to identify ways to reduce the cost without making voters fear that they’ll get poorer police protection or lower quality schools.

The "Fair Tax" Is Unfair
If the kid next door mows your lawn for you, the government expects him to be a tax collector on their behalf and collect an extra 23% from his few customers to fund the Unfair Tax. But a stockbroker who makes millions selling stock doesn't have to collect a single penny of the Unfair Tax, because investments are exempted.