Despite all of this, Harry continued to be an active advocate for the Libertarian Party and libertarian ideas as a speaker, writer, and radio host. I especially enjoyed reading the "random thoughts" on his online journal, which was always the best place to read level-headed, concise commentary about everything from the Martha Stewart Trial to 9/11 to the War In Iraq (which Harry was particularly upset about.)
When I started my own humble little blog back in October, HarryBrowne.org was one of the first sites I added to my "Self Government" links in the sidebar. About a month ago, I removed the link after I noticed that the site hadn't been updated since December. Harry had noted something about a hospital stay on his website, but it sounded like he fully expected to continue his writing soon. Unfortunately, his December 19 journal entry would prove to be his last.
With Harry Browne's passing, the world loses a remarkably eloquent and principled champion of personal and political freedom; and even though I was only able to meet him once and vote for him twice, I feel like I've lost a friend.
Thank you, Harry, and farewell.
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Article comments
1 - RJ Elliott
Good post. RIP, Harry...
2 - Rob Batten
What an excellent remembrance of a fine man and one of the people I admired most in the world.
May Harry Browne rest in peace, and may his example of a life lived well continue to guide those who seek freedom.
3 - Bruce Joyner
Goodbye Harry Browne...I never met you but feel like i did...No politician has ever made me feel like the good guys i thought they should be...But you did that easily..you were a gentle caring,understanding politician,who was for doing the right thing and for the people first.In this
time we are in we need you Harry..more than ever..
sleep well...sir.
4 - Stephen V Funk
I'm flattered and humbled that this post has been chosen as a Blogcritic's Editors' Pick of the Week for March 1-7, and that a link to this article is included among several tributes to Mr. Browne posted on http://www.harrybrowne.org/.
I'm honored to be in such illustrious company and to have helped memorialize a great man.
5 - Mike Quick
I was wondering if anyone knows where you can watch archives of the "this week in liberty" show, since the harrybrowne.org site is no longer functioning. I hope theyre out there, good stuff