[rdwrrr]

We've made government so involved that we can not escape. My radical believe is that I just want to be left alone. In theory I have enough investments to live off if it wasnt for taxes and inflation. In theory I could buy a plot of land and take care of myself. An easy and simple existence. I know all very radical..

[poisonborz]

Except not true. Civilised man is not independent. You buy that plot of land and... build a house with which materials. You need to get at least some groceries. If you get sick, who heals you? If you are abused, or you abuse someone, they need protection Etc etc. Coordination and oversight (= government) is a must.

[rdwrrr]

You confuse a colossal government that has its tentacles in every aspect of life with people working together to achieve things. All of the above can be achieved though the market arguable much more efficient than by far away bureaucrats at a fraction of the cost.

[poisonborz]

Would a free market give you weekends, sick leave, pension?

[rdwrrr]

You don't think employers have to compete for employees? Are you not putting down terms for your contract or do you just sheepishly accept anything offered to you? Not to mention the massive train wreck called state ran pensions, do you really want to get into that?

[poisonborz]

Do you think McDonalds and Burger King would compete for employees giving them free weekends?

> do you just sheepishly accept anything offered to you Yes if there is no other option. Did coal miners in 1910 england just accepted those poor terms because they were dumb? They did not have other options. What if you are disabled, elderly.

State ran pensions: it's not good, but what is the other option?

Imagine a world where "free market" would regulate everything without states. You would 100% depend on your employee, on corporations?