Libertarianism opposes the use of non-contractual coercion and the initiation of non-consensual violence, whether the perpetrator is a nation-state or any other social entity. This includes jihadists and other types of Islamists. Unlike other Muslim groups, jihadists are individuals that violently impose the precepts of Islamic law (Sharia) as shown in the Quran and the Hadiths. Therefore, this classification is based on specific actions, not racial characteristics.

My impression is that most Americans when hearing the term “secession” think of the War Between the States, or as it’s usually referred to, The Civil War, and so conjure up a bloody multiyear event when any consideration of secession arises. But secessions are in fact, often peaceful with both sides accepting the parting of ways (just as couples, business partners, friends, and club members, etc. generally do).

It has become popular, especially in certain fields and among certain crowds, to glorify failure. So-called entrepreneurs and social influencers often brag about their failures. Multinational corporations publish poems encouraging failure. Vapid mottos rejecting the fear of failure are ubiquitous on motivational posters and T-shirts.

These efforts are apparently meant to convey an enterprising spirit and a fearlessness about trying new things in an effort to push the boundaries of a particular field.