Playing in the News-Leader
The 400-word edition of my open letter to the administration of Missouri State University was published as the Voice of the Day in the Springfield News-Leader on 1 May, 2007. The comments forum is of particular interest. On the whole, I'm quite displeased with the responses, both in support and in opposition – and not just here, but also on the livejournal threads which caused a bit of a stir. RE: The Opposition: Alrighty, what's the deal? I've been trumped in arguments countless times. Admittedly, not as often on the firearms issues, but even then I've had times...
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I vote as a libertarian influenced by Hayek and Burke, and I think as an anarchist guided by the biblical principles of liberty. I have fenced foil in a diaper-suit and run for political office in a skirt-suit, but my shoes were always fabulous. Both dreadful politics and inspiring design are likely to make me teary.




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