THE PROPER SCOPE OF GOVERNMENT

Article by Mark I Rasskazov, Editor in Chief.

I am a Libertarian, and I strongly endorse the idea of a Libertarian government. A Libertarian government is very simple; it is based on a single, overriding principle, which is reflected in the Bill of Rights of the US Constitution:

The individual is the rightful owner of himself (or herself).

This means:

1. Do not kill.

2. Do not rape.

3. Do not steal.

4. Do not trespass.

5. Honor your contracts, and do not commit fraud.

And that’s it. The government must do whatever is necessary to apprehend, prosecute, and, if necessary, punish those that violate one of the above rules, and must not do anything outside of the principle of protecting the individual and his/her property. This means means that there should only be the following general government components:

1. A military (to protect from invasion).

2. A legislature (to create laws that reflect the overriding principle).

3. A judiciary (to try suspects).

4. A police force (to investigate and apprehend suspects).

5. Corrections (to carry out the orders of the judiciary).

All government activity must fall into one of these categories.

And how do we achieve this government? Either gradually or by revolution. Here’s where I would start:

Here’s where I would start:

1. Get a constitutional amendment that eliminates the commerce and general welfare clauses.

2. Get a constitutional amendment that requires the reading of all new laws on the floor in their entirety before a vote — if a congressperson or senator fails to be present for the entire reading, then that legislator may only vote “no” on the bill. All laws on the books shall be reviewed in this manner (1 law per day, ordered from most to least expensive), and shall be null and void if not passed. Every law passed will be brought before the supreme court for review on the basis of the override of the commerce and general welfare clauses.

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THE PROPER SCOPE OF GOVERNMENT