I do think for myself, and as a result I have formed opinions about libertarianism vs. conservatism that differ from your opinions.
Also, it made me laugh out loud to see you presuming to judge who is “correct” or “incorrect” amongst such great thinkers as Plato, Jefferson and Reagan.
Plato and Jefferson weren’t even talking about the same thing. Jefferson was obviously referring to equality of natural rights and protection under the law. Of course, he knew that all men are unique and therefore unequal in every other regard. The two positions are not mutually exclusive.
Have a nice day.
Hm..........apparently I struck a predictable nerve.
A couple of observations:
* It you were thinking for yourself, you wouldn’t be quoting Ronald Reagan to defend your ‘opinion’ of libertarianism.
* Facts irritate you.
* Agreed Jefferson, Plato and Reagan were great men yet w/o any disrespect, Ronald Reagan was hardly a great thinker.
Apparently making such distinctions is beyond your grasp.
* What Jefferson “said” about equality is plain and
w/neither equivocation nor rationalization. What he “meant” is the opinion of all who wish to express one. A dictionary will explain the difference between the words.
For the record, in our time, original minds such as Russell Kirk and Bill Buckley have challenged/disagreed w/Jefferson.
*Jefferson and Plato were referring to precisely the same thing; the soul of man!!!
It’s apparent you’re unconformable w/contrarian ideas and hostile to dissent. Do yourself a favor and jettison your pretensions and preconceived notions.