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The '''Porcupine''' has been a symbol used by Libertarians since at least the 1970s. The popular explanation has been that it is an animal that has weapons used only in defense (i.e., its quills) rather than in aggression as emblematic of the [[Non-Aggression Principle]]. | The '''Porcupine''' has been a symbol used by Libertarians since at least the 1970s. The popular explanation has been that it is an animal that has weapons used only in defense (i.e., its quills) rather than in aggression as emblematic of the [[Non-Aggression Principle]]. See also [[George Quillies]]. | ||
An icon was designed by [[Kevin Breen]] in March 2006 and inspired by the logo of the [[Free State Project]].<ref>[http://libertarianporcupine.org/info.html "Libertarian Porcupine"]. Retrieved September 27, 2012.</ref> | An icon was designed by [[Kevin Breen]] in March 2006 and inspired by the logo of the [[Free State Project]].<ref>[http://libertarianporcupine.org/info.html "Libertarian Porcupine"]. Retrieved September 27, 2012.</ref> |