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How is libertarianism affected by national borders? : Comments

By David Leyonhjelm, published 13/9/2023

Liberty and national borders

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Dear Critic,

«it's clear to me that the best system so far is a mixture of socialism and capitalism.»

Probably so, that would be the best SYSTEM, but being bound by a system and binding everyone else by it, is not the best.

«I'm not sure they are primarily guided by the concept of 'not doing harm', but rather are more interested in the idea of liberty itself.»

These are not contradictory: one can be INTERESTED in the idea of liberty, yet be GUIDED by the concept of not doing harm.

«I say this in regards to what I see as every citizens right to a basic education and standard of healthcare.»

"citizen" and "right" are later secondary concepts that exist within a given system. I don't mind what is contained within a system so long as all those who are subject to that system participate in it voluntarily. What is essential and primary is the freedom from the imposition of any system.

Even in your example:
«It's one thing to argue that in the cause for liberty citizens should not be coerced by their government into paying for health insurance.»

Once someone has used their liberty to make the free choice of becoming a citizen, once indeed that is THEIR government, they should no longer complain about being coerced!

It seems that some quasi-libertarians want to eat the cake and have it too.
Posted by Yuyutsu, Thursday, 14 September 2023 6:22:33 AM
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Life in the Roman Empire. You never know, one day it might convert to Christianity, leaving the rainbow flag to the dust and ashes of history!
Posted by diver dan, Thursday, 14 September 2023 9:29:00 AM
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