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Defending, Part 2 Subject: Re: Goodbye Cruel World (short and funny) Oh it was No 1. Until just now, I was unaware of II. In looking up II, I read of the many distinguished scholars who like me were shocked and enriched by your book. I am in good company. Rodney
Animal Rights? Debates Amongst Libertarians Here are my pubs on that subject: Montgomery, Stephen and Walter E. Block. 2016. “Animal torture and thick libertarianism.” Review of Social and Economic Issues (RSEI), Vol 1, No. 3, Spring, pp. 105-116. http://rsei.rau.ro/images/V1N3/Articol_5.pdf; http://www.rebe.rau.ro/RePEc/rau/rseijr/SP16/RSEI-SP16-A5.pdf Volume 9:2, pp. 53-68; DOI: 10.2478/sh-2020-0013; Subject: Re: WSJ Post Why should humans have rights but not animals? Not sure I follow the logic… we are slightly more evolved animals imo. On Friday, November 13, 2020, 09:00:40 AM PST...
The Election of 2020 and LP Participation Subject: Regarding your opinion piece in the WSJ Dr. Block, Hope you have been well. I read your piece regarding the libertarians vote in this election cycle. Block, Walter E. 2020. “Libertarians Spoil the Election; Jo Jorgensen exceeds Biden’s margin in Pennsylvania, Nevada, Arizona and Georgia.” November 9; https://www.wsj.com/articles/libertarians-spoil-the-election-11604867668 “Jo Jorgensen accepts the Libertarian Party’s nomination for president in Orlando, Fla., July 10.” file:///C:/Users/WBlock/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetC...
Dear Jon: Nice try. But, I think there’s a disanalogy. In my case, both acts are Ragnars’. In your case, you’ve got two different people acting. Is that sufficient to deflect your brilliant criticism? I’m not sure. I’ll have to think about it. I still remember fondly when I introduced libertarian class analysis at one of my courses, and you blew up at me. We always had fun on these sorts of things, and, happily, still do. I’m glad you’re staying in touch. I still have hopes that one day you’ll get your phd and become my junior colleague. Best … Continue reading →
Letter 1 From: Mike Holmes Sent: Monday, November 09, 2020 6:15 PM To: Walter Block <wblock@loyno.edu> Subject: Nice WSJ opinion item today Walter, Just wanted to thank you for your WSJ op-ed today. Block, Walter E. 2020. “Libertarians Spoil the Election; Jo Jorgensen exceeds Biden’s margin in Pennsylvania, Nevada, Arizona and Georgia.” November 9; https://www.wsj.com/articles/libertarians-spoil-the-election-11604867668 “Jo Jorgensen accepts the Libertarian Party’s nomination for president in Orlando, Fla., July 10.” file:///C:/Users/WBlock/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/IN...