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Daily Archives: 22 January, 2013

Sad Anniversary

Posted on 22 January, 2013 by Dr Sean Gabb | 15 Comments

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Should There be Laws Against Drinking and Driving?

Posted on 22 January, 2013 by Dr Sean Gabb | 23 Comments


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Sean Gabb, Director of the Libertarian Alliance, speaking on BBC Radio 4 on the 22nd January 2013.

The excuse for this discussion was a story about an Irish local authority that wishes to relax the drinking and driving laws.

Sean argues these points: Continue reading →

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