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To: Texaggie79
I agree with most of the theory behind libertarianism. It is just that I disagree with how the LP has defined certain activities. Doing, or selling hard drugs ANYWHERE is a violation of you neighbors rights. Selling your body is a violation of your neighbor's rights. Abortion is a violation of the child's rights. The sale fictitious child porn literature is a violation of your neighbors rights. I do not hold the position that these things should be outlawed because I want to force people to be moral as most Libertarians falsely accuse us of. It is a protection of citizens rights.
It's hard to see how anyone can agree with any libertarian philosophy (except perhaps on an expedient basis) and forward these arguments. They are quintessential "communitarianism", the idea that the "community" (a polite word for government) should take precedence over the rights and perogatives of the individual.

Philosophically, communitarianism is the antithesis of libertarianism. Practically, it leads to Sweden at best and Stalin at worst.

-Eric

110 posted on 01/15/2002 8:31:05 AM PST by E Rocc
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To: E Rocc, freetally, windminstrel
I'll let some Libertarians reply to that, LOL.
123 posted on 01/15/2002 8:37:33 AM PST by Texaggie79
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