Liberty. It’s a simple idea, but it’s also the linchpin of a complex system of values and practices: justice, prosperity, responsibility, toleration, cooperation, and peace. Many people believe that liberty is the core political value of modern civilization itself, the one that gives substance and form to all the other values of social life. They’re called libertarians.
The announcement of Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney’s running mate is
clearly galvanizing voters across the country; people are turning out in
droves to see the new Republican ticket in person. Tweets from those
attending the rallies today testify to the excitement:
