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Making the Case for Ending the Income Tax: Part One
Published August 15, 2011 in Talking Points by Sharon Harris
Ending the personal income tax would be a great blessing for America. However, to most Americans -- even those who hate the income tax -- the idea currently seems unrealistic and breathtakingly radical. Can we persuade others to accept this idea -- and eventually propel it into the mainstream political discussion? Libertarians are already doing this with many issues, including drug relegalization, ending the Federal Reserve, privatization, and many more. I believe we can and should add ending the personal income tax to that list. Here are some ways to (Read More)
The First Rule of Libertarian Communication?
Published August 02, 2011 in Talking Points by Sharon Harris
This may be The First Rule of Libertarian Communication: Don't turn people off to libertarianism. Don't ruin a potential recruit. Don't leave him or her with a distaste for libertarians and libertarianism. It usually takes people several exposures to a new idea before they are willing to seriously consider it and embrace it. (In fact, if they adopt it too quickly, without reflection, they may abandon it just as quickly when the next new idea comes along.) So when you meet people new to libertarianism, it's not your job to convert them in one (Read More)
Putting Our "Strength in Numbers" To Work for You
Published July 26, 2011 in Talking Points by Sharon Harris
On most major current issues, libertarians are not alone. Indeed, many millions of conservatives and centrists agree with libertarians on numerous issues, including cutting taxes, supporting gun rights, free market reforms, and much more. Similarly, many millions of liberals and centrists agree with libertarians on numerous issues, including opposition to censorship, legalizing marijuana, ending corporate welfare, and much more. This is important to remember when talking about current events, whether one-on-one or to a larger audience. You can strengthen (Read More)
Part Two: Answering Hostile Questions With the Amazing Ransberger Pivot
Published July 05, 2011 in Talking Points by Sharon Harris
A while back I discussed the Ransberger Pivot, a remarkable communication technique that lets you defuse hostile questions and get your questioner on your side. The Ransberger Pivot is one of the most effective communication tools I know. If you haven't read that column, I suggest you do so before reading further, or the following won't make much sense to you. You can read it here. Now that you know what the Ransberger Pivot is, let's try it out. Your questioner asks you: (Read More)