> Isn't the government granting private property coercion? As soon as it gives it to you I lost my consent.
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Yes, this basic philosophy depends on the belief in private property rights. I.e. you own your body and you also any property that was gain through legitimate (non-coercive) means.
> Smog? did you commit violence against me?
If you can prove damages, yes.
> Government property? Parks?
No government property. Private parks and eco reserves allowed.
> Taxes? how does the court system run without funds?
Short answer, no taxes. Longer answer, this gets into the debate of minarchism vs anarchy. Minarchism would allow taxes only for courts, police, and military.
> Excessive profits? Aren't monopolies a form of coercion?
Try to name a destructive monopoly that isn't supported by government.
> billboards with porn?
Tricky one, I don't know the answer to this one.
> Is a trade secret a form of coercion?
No. If someone acquired a trade secret through legitimate means, they deserve to control it.
> How about the feeble minded?
Fraud could be prosecuted. Still, will stupid people make stupid decisions? Yes.
Yes, this basic philosophy depends on the belief in private property rights. I.e. you own your body and you also any property that was gain through legitimate (non-coercive) means.
> Smog? did you commit violence against me?
If you can prove damages, yes.
> Government property? Parks?
No government property. Private parks and eco reserves allowed.
> Taxes? how does the court system run without funds?
Short answer, no taxes. Longer answer, this gets into the debate of minarchism vs anarchy. Minarchism would allow taxes only for courts, police, and military.
> Excessive profits? Aren't monopolies a form of coercion?
Try to name a destructive monopoly that isn't supported by government.
> billboards with porn?
Tricky one, I don't know the answer to this one.
> Is a trade secret a form of coercion?
No. If someone acquired a trade secret through legitimate means, they deserve to control it.
> How about the feeble minded?
Fraud could be prosecuted. Still, will stupid people make stupid decisions? Yes.