... Some anachists do and see it as anarchism. ... Some think only government. Many libertarians will also reject ... I am not sure most anarchists do. That's ...
... Not all utilitarians do. Specific rights are granted by ... Many utilitarians believe rights should be general and not granted by government. ... Why don't...
can you provide me with examples of MR's works with specific relavence to the topic in question? cheers, richard ... <redrepublicanuk@...> ... Yes, it...
Sure, it won't apply in each individual case and it may be a generalization, but it does highlight where anarchism and libertarianism can differ. I mentioned...
... No, perhaps not all believe they do. They may not realize that their advocacy of some common organization or co-operative is in fact a call for government....
... Some of them actually don't. They may not ... Not all utilitarians advocate some common organization or co-operative. Where they differ from ... Some...
1. If we have natural rights (which i believe we do) and they arise from natural law, what is natural law? 2. If we encroach on the rights of others do we...
1. You say that you do believe we have natural rights, but you do cater for the possibility that others may disagree. That means you believe in natural rights...
"2. If we're talking about rights that are inalienable, then the answer would be no." RS: As a Classical Liberal I disagree with you. I believe that we have...
I've heard you use so many labels to describe yourself now, that I've lost count. You're a capitalist, classical liberal, natural rights activist and natural...
I've heard you use so many labels to describe yourself now, that I've lost count. You're a capitalist, classical liberal, natural rights activist and natural...
... a ... Sure, many of these terms are pretty vague and used loosely anyway. But my point was this. You say you are classical liberal leaning, minarchist, but...
RS: "Leaving the semantics behind, rights once recieved must be earned, each right entails and obligation, and so if you do not fulfill that obligation, you...
Well Richard, it seems we have a communications problem. The US and the UN are quite powerful, so if they insist people have inalienable rights, that means...
"The US and the UN are quite powerful, so if they insist people have inalienable rights, that means something." RS: So are you stating that 'might is right'?...
I haven't really taken any position yet, at this stage I'm merely trying to figure out what you mean with the terms you use. Why would natural rights follow...
MCS: "Why would natural rights follow the principle of fairness more than inalienable rights? Do inalienable rights not come naturally?" RS: To take the first...
... more ... naturally?" ... Wouldn't most people argue that inalienable rights are an essential element of justice? By arguing that they were "unfair" you are...
MCS: "First, you say that inalienable rights are morally questionable. Then you come of with the "principle of fairness". And now it turns out to some kind of...
... if ... an ... life ... can ... no ... right ... my ... The term inalienable rights is typically used to describe the limits of government. You confuse your...
Hi Graeme, good to hear from you. Yes, I like the term 'Free market radical'. In fact, I've often used the term myself, usually in plural ('free markets') to...
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Hi, thanks for posting. You did actually send it to my email address, but I think it was meant for the group, so I took the liberty to forward the message to...
Indeed! That's why I have problems with the term anarcho-capitalism. I think there's a built-in inconsistency that makes the whole term hard to use. Property...
POLICE, COURTS, AND LAWS---ON THE MARKET By David D Friedman How, without government, could we settle the disputes that are now settled in courts of law? How...