I've been reading this for a long time, and usually I read it out-loud to my children at bed time.  There are some really wonderful articles in there.  I shared an article from the book called the Power of Non-violent Resistance.  She is using that article in her work.

There are a lot of things to ponder in this article, but what really stuck in my mind is this: without the state, most genocidal acts would never occur.  It is the difference between non-violent resistance, and violent cooperation.

Here's an interesting fact I learned while reading "I Must Speak Out":  Arlington National Cemetary is built on the grounds that formerly held General Robert E. Lee's estate, and was seized by the Federal Gov't after his wife's demise.

One of Lee's decendants tried to stop the seizure but he was unsuccesfful.

My understanding of 'voluntaryism' comes, largely, from Ian's meanderings on the FTL podcast.

I must take a peek at wikipedia to brush up - but I would have thought there wasn't a world of difference (if any) between what we term 'anarcho capitalism' and 'voluntaryism'?? (I could be wrong, of course)

Sounds like a good book, by the way. I want to finish Gard's LIVE FREE OR DIE then move onto Mary Ruart's HEALING THE WORLD. This book might be next on the list, though.  

Read an article last night about the nature of the English language.  While it does have standard usages, those standards are set by voluntary bodies, and individuals can decide for themselves how to use it.  It is anachic in nature, as opposed to French and Spanish.  The English language has over 500,000 words, which is by far the most descriptive language on earth.