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It is the starting point of what is and is not allowed in the legal world. If you believe that it is acceptable for a human being to aggress against another human being, then you are not a libertarian. If you believe it is not acceptable, then all that is needed is for you to work out your cognitive...
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I originally posted this to my tumblr and someone suggested that I post it to the Mises forums so that the responses could change my mind. I doubt it, but I'm doing it anyway. I used to be one of those “aggression/threats are inherently immoral” type of libertarian, but I’ve come...
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I've been thinking about this a lot. Can you ever really leave collectivism when living in civilization or otherwise? I hear pro-collectivists claim that even capitalism in its purest form has collectivism in it since people will always join together in "collectives" no matter what. Is...
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I was wondering how members of the Mises community feel about applying for tax credits if your eligible for them ? I recently found out i am (for rent), although i haven't applied yet, I'm pretty sure i can backdate too. As far as i can see, it's my wealth, the government is stealing it from...
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[quote user="wilderness"] Charles, Whether or not its a consequence or punishment it is still the action after the event handled by a person. I don't see the hang-up in why one word is better than the next. [/quote] I point out the subtle difference in the language because there is no scientific...
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[quote user="Spideynw"] I do not think human nature is "evil" by nature. One would have to believe in "good" and "evil" in the first place to make that statement. [/quote] If you advocate the non-aggression principle, you are effectively doing the same thing.
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[quote user="Sage"]What do you think is the most "ineptly defended" aspect of libertarianism? Personally, I would say NAP and homesteading.[/quote] It is the NAP that is poorly defended because libertarians commonly think they can "prove" it as a universal rule. They can...
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[quote user="JackSkylark"]Charles, So you would say that I would have no "legal" recourse if you shot me while I was on your property (assuming I was invited)? Only that I would have to hope that your reputation is diminished.[/quote] That is my best bet. Would you not agree? [quote...
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[quote user="Thedesolateone"]I actually read that one and had forgotten it existed - thanks for the link.[/quote] No prob. Anything I can do to spread the words of great libertarian thinkers. The question you pose is a common one presented as an objection to the non-aggression principle. The...
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[quote user="corpus delicti"]The only reason you can even ask this question is because you obviously view "statists" as inherently evil people, or at least as ethical egoists.[/quote] Correct, I believe that people who reject the Non-Aggression Principle in their motives and in their...