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by jwallaceparker 2211 days ago
> Live and let live means, in practice, let die.

I don't follow your logic.

The non-aggression principle is what's at the core of libertarianism. It's to never initiate violence against peaceful people.

Helping others voluntarily is certainly in keeping with the philosophy.

> Libertarianism says, if you had bad luck and are poor and you get a disease you can't pay to cure, you die.

No it doesn't. It says we're going to help that person who is poor or in need, but we're doing it voluntarily.

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And what if it doesn't get done voluntarily?

Experience shows that not only is voluntary assistance deeply insufficient, but that it's also often extremely biased and prejudiced.