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Ask a Libertarian Socialist

ernst barkmann said:
well i was not going to contradict you.

i stated why they ended up separating.
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Well, ultimately my point was that force is at times justified. And I think that is what Kindness meant when he answered, "yes and no."
 
Geoist said:
Well, ultimately my point was that force is at times justified. And I think that is what Kindness meant when he answered, "yes and no."
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i am not in favor of a system that compels the people to do things which are not a duty of government.

you are compelled to pay taxes for the military because it is a constitutional duty.

you are compelled to pay taxes for welfare which is not a constitutional duty.....
 
ernst barkmann said:
i am not in favor of a system that compels the people to do things which are not a duty of government.

you are compelled to pay taxes for the military because it is a constitutional duty.

you are compelled to pay taxes for welfare which is not a constitutional duty.....
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Well, under many state constitutions welfare certainly is a constitutional duty. In any case, I oppose all taxes that take from anyone's natural possessions.
 
Joechilli said:
What are your views on gun control?

Are you Pro Big government or Pro local government? How would you sort out the economic collectivism that Socialism proscribes whilst being Libertarian?

Let's say I own a successful farm and I in no way wish to contribute into one big government pot, I want to trade in a free competitive Market where would I stand in your country which is libertarian-socialist?

Law and Order - each community makes it's laws? or National laws?
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Answer??
 
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