Pro-Life Libertarian Appreciatiion Day

Life of the Party is declaring today--November 24--"Pro-Life Libertarian Appreciation Day" in honor of Justice Richard Sanders of the Washington State Supreme Court.  In Washington State, we elect our judges and they are non-partisan positions.  But Justice Sanders has always been considered "conservative/libertarian leaning" and his pro-life views are widely known.  Yet, he has managed to get elected to a statewide office for three terms.  (Are you reading this, Chris Vance?) 

If you've been closely following the news, you might know that this comes on the heels of a controversy with Justice Sanders.  During a speech given by U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey to a Federalist Society meeting, a "heckler" in the audience interupted with an outburst, calling Mukaley a "Tyrant!"  The "heckler" is now reported to be Justice Sanders.  So naturally, he is drawing fire from conservative bloggers, including former Sanders defender and fan, Michelle Malkin.  Why?  Because he has dared to question the constitutionality of "The Patriot Act" and has been critical of its threat to civil liberties, and during Michael Mukasey's speech defending it and demeaning its critics, Sanders (reportedly) could no longer contain his outrage. 

While the conservative blogosphere wants to tar and feather anyone who dares criticize the increasing power of the federal government because the power grab happens to be coming from a Republican administration, Life of the Party wishes to celebrate pro-life libertarians.  While they want to institute a litmus test for conservative credentials based on a constitutionally questionable piece of legislation, Life of the Party asks Republicans to consider bringing back constitutionally based litmus tests.  While the Republican Party wants to kick libertarians out of the "Big Tent", Life of the Party asks Republicans to consider Ronald Reagan's words, "If you analyze it I believe the very heart and soul of conservatism is libertarianism" and embrace libertarians into the party. 

While Republicans everywhere discuss where the party has gone wrong and reached this level of failure, we ought to consider the coalition of conservatives that Reagan brought together, which has now completely fallen apart.  Most conservatives assume that we can't work with libertarians because we differ on too much.  Most would even be surprised that any pro-life libertarians exist.  I submit to you they do.  Justice Sanders is exhibit A.  Ron Paul is exhibit B.  And being pro-life is consistent with being a libertarian.   Let's rebuild the coalition!  Show appreciation for libertarians today, especially pro-life libertarians.

Comments

[Joe]

As a pro-life libertarian for 28 years I can assure you we are out here. In fact people who support the killing of unborn children cannot be considered true libertarians because they support the destruction of human beings and the violation of our natural rights.

Go to: www.l4l.org to find out more.

[C.B.Ross]

I've heard him speak once... and he is truly a champion for liberty!
I'm happy to see him get the coveted "Double 'i' Appreciation" he deserves!
(wink ; )