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by random28345 3342 days ago
> Objecting to the redistribution of wealth isn't the same as trying to do away with the rule of law.

The rule of law depends on the redistribution of wealth. Courts, public defenders, police, regulators, juries don't magically appear out of nowhere.

Therefore, it seems obvious that if you are absolutely opposed to the redistribution of wealth, you are therefore absolutely opposed to what most people would consider civilization: rule of law, education, public services, etc.

Do you agree that being part of a functional modern western civilization is impossible without the redistribution of wealth (paying taxes, serving on juries)?

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That's not what people mean when they talk about the redistribution of wealth.

The redistribution of wealth refers specifically to taking from those that have more and giving it those who have less. In particular, having everyone pay to maintain the rule of law is most certainly not what most people mean by redistribution of wealth.