Libertarianism can trace its history as far back as sixth century BC philosopher Lao-tzu who accordingly stated "Without law or compulsion, men would dwell in harmony." (6:27) Nevertheless, Libertarianism as it pertains to the United States struck a cord with Americans under the despotic colonial rule of Great Britain. ... Under the New Deal forty two new agencies now controlled everything from airlines and broadcasting to oil and agricultural production. ... On that note, we are constantly reminded that our government, our politicians and our beaurocrats all act in the best interest of the...

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Section 25 of the Judiciary Act of 1789 gave to the Supreme Court the capability of issuing a "writ of error" to state courts, reversing or invalidating any previous decision, and this particular portion of the Act would be the ground for the Court's intercession in the case of Martin v. ... Often considered the decision most important to the future of America, the case dealt with the subject of a state tax on note issues of the Bank of the United States, which had been slotted in by Congress in 1816. ...

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