Preaching To The Converted

The Libertarian Party has unveiled its latest ad campaign. I'm sure the Libertarian Party faithful are very pleased with their cleverness. I'm sympathetic to some of the arguments in the ad, but I wonder just how much appeal it has to people who do not already agree. Too many people who might be open to a defense of liberty and capitalism view Libertarians as a lunatic fringe who are preoccupied with legalizing drugs. That's not an altogether fair view, but it's a common perception -- and this ad reinforces it. That's not exactly the way to pave the way for a "realignment."

(02-28-02 Update): Bill St. Clair disagrees.

[Posted at 21:37 CST on 02/26/02] [Link]