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Thoughts on A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear by Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling

Years ago, I was marveling at the spectacular failure of a libertarian experiment when a friend recommended A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear, an entire book dedicated to another foolish attempt. The effort in New Hampshire sounded more dopey and less sinister than the one I was all worked up about, so I figured it might be a bit easier to read. Author and journalist Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling’s playful tone immediately supports that theory.

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