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War abroad and authoritarianism at home.

War is the health of the state.

That phrase, coined by Randolph-Bornen, explains why opposition to war is a priority of many

libertarians. War allows governments to increase spending, taxes, and regulations in order to

feed the war machine.

Wars can justify measures that remain in place long after the war's end.

An example of this is the income tax withholding that was created to fund World War II.

The use of war as a justification for increased interference in the market is reason enough

for libertarians to oppose war.

However, war also enables the government to violate liberty.

During the Civil War, President Lincoln suspended habeas corpus,

shut down newspapers, and instituted a military draft.

The draft was also used in World Wars 1 and 2, as well as Korea and Vietnam.

During the World War I, Congress passed the Seditions Act, outlawing criticism of the government.

Widespread violation of liberty are a hallmark of the ongoing war on terror.

An infamous example of war being used to justify violations of liberty is the internment of

Japanese Americans during World War II.

Given this history, it is not surprising that the Iran War may lead to crackdowns on free speech.

Following criticisms of the media's coverage of the Iran War by President Trump and

Defense Secretary Pete Higset,

Federal Communications Commission, FCC, Chairman Brendan Carr made a post on Twitter

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