Make your own free website on  Harry Potter and the Libertarian
Subtext  The Natalie Solent philosophical analysis hit-squad has
come up with the following observations indicating a not-so-
secret libertarian agenda in the recently released film.  1.
Hagrid does not wear a motorbike helmet for his flying bike.  2.
Dumbledore arranges an informal adoption for Harry rather than
putting him in care. Admittedly, it is not the happiest
placement - but we libertarians all know that perfection is not
an option.  3. Hogwarts is a fee paying school, and does not
follow the National Curriculum.  4. There is no indication that
Harry pays inheritance tax on his holdings in Gringotts.  5. The
goblins in Gringotts do not monitor large cash withdrawals, or
in any way conform to regulations to prevent money laundering.
6. Talking of goblins, "Gringotts Bank - Not An Equal
Opportunity Employer". But since everybody seems happy, that's
OK. We do not need state-enforced quotas.  7. Hogwarts pupils
are entitled to free associati