Reflections on a Revolution in Canada

I think it would be helpful to take a stand on issues that confront us today and state what government action I would support to solve those problems. I welcome input on these points and suggestions how they could be modified or reasons why they might not work.

Issues:

1) Violence: It is imperative that the freedom of individuals is not constrained by the State for reasons of convenience in times of peace. Limits on freedom must be abhored while physical violence must anticipate severe punishment. The number of laws that restrict human activity must be reduced to a minimum so as not to create unnecessary criminals. The punishment for crimes must be consistent and punitive in nature. Following these principles would produce a free society that would not tolerate violence.

a) Banned substances: No substance should be regulated unless it is a threat to human life or property “in and of itself”. (e.g. radio-active materials and explosives) The state has no business regulating human nature and cannot be responsible for self-destructive activities by individuals. One must live by the consequences of ones actions. Therefore the inherent penalties that result from the abuse of drugs must be borne by the abuser.

b) Firearms: It is the prime responsibility of the State to protect the individual from attacks on his person or his property. It is also the paramount interest of the individual to lawfully defend his person and his property. These motives should not conflict. The use of the tools of defence is an inalienable right. Therefore it is an abuse of State power to curtail the ownership of firearms. It is also incumbent upon the State to apprehend and punish any individual who through ignorance, malice or criminal intent misuses a firearm.

c) Youth: A crime committed by any individual must be consistently and punitively dealt with under the law. An individual under the age of reason (consent) is the responsibility of his parents or guardians and it is they who must bear the repercussions of their charges crimes. It is also a right of the parent or guardian to protect them-selves by publicly disowning their charges prior to a crime being committed if they can show that they have not the means to compel responsible behaviour. The State would then consistently and punitively punish the youth as if he bore the full responsibility for his actions.

2) Morality: Outside of the responsibility to defend the physical person and property of the individual against external attack, the State has no right or interest in defining the morality of its citizens. The State cannot restrict freedom of speech – but it must arbitrate for individuals who claim to have been damaged by maliciously fraudulent speech.

a) Religion: The State has no right or interest in restricting the practice of any religion outside of protecting an individual from being compelled to submit to a religious practise.

b) Sanctity of Life: The State must protect the rights of individuals above those of potential individuals. The law must state emphatically when an individual passes from potential into existence.