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To: freeeee
If I respect private property rights I have no choice

This is why libertarians will never get elected to any major office. If you'll fess up to being ok with this, then I can't argue you out of your libertarianism. But I am conforted by the fact that you guys will never be in power.

363 posted on 03/19/2003 12:32:27 PM PST by HumanaeVitae
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To: HumanaeVitae
This is why libertarians will never get elected to any major office

I understand that most people are scared of freedom, and would rather take the easy way out. They don't want to take responsibility for themselves, they don't want to solve their own problems. For many, giving away their rights is an acceptable bargain for being taken care of. That's why socialism and collectivism are so popular, even if people are ashamed to admit that's what they prefer.

That's fine. I've accepted and acknowledge that. But you do what you can. One day I hope there is some free society on Earth. If there is, I'll go there.

373 posted on 03/19/2003 12:46:10 PM PST by freeeee
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To: HumanaeVitae
If you'll fess up to being ok with this

Please note I wasn't "OK" with it. I didn't like it, and I would work towards getting your sign removed. The only difference is the method I would use.

You would sacrifice your own property rights so government would take care of your problem. I would take responsibility for myself. I agree I won't get elected that way, people prefer to be pets.

378 posted on 03/19/2003 12:51:07 PM PST by freeeee
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