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To: traditionalist
he has invariably benefited from the common good, indeed he cannot live without it, and as a result he is obliged to serve it.

False---that's like saying that since my neighbors benefited from my painting my house I can force them to help me pay for the paint.

343 posted on 10/02/2003 11:43:11 AM PDT by MrLeRoy (The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. - Jefferson)
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To: MrLeRoy
False---that's like saying that since my neighbors benefited from my painting my house I can force them to help me pay for the paint.

No, but in a lot of communities they are forced to reciprocate and repaint their house every few years, giving you the same benefit you give to them by keeping your house looking good.

Community maintenance standards imposed by local governments, whereby residents are required to keep their properties at a certain aesthetic standard, are common throughout the country and an excellent illustration of communities forcing individuals to serve the common good. Thank you for bringing it up.

345 posted on 10/02/2003 12:01:05 PM PDT by traditionalist
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