Source: Libertarian Institute
by Jeb Smith
“Tolkien’s model of kingship centered on consent and law. Rulers did not lord it over their people, coerce them, or burden them with taxes and regulations. Like under kingship, within the free peoples’ realms, there is no state that enacts legislation to control the people. The lords allow maximum free will and liberty to those living in their realm.” (06/17/25)
https://libertarianinstitute.org/articles/libertarian-lessons-from-middle-earth/