One difference between libertarianism and socialism is that a socialist society can't tolerate groups of people practicing freedom, but a libertarian society can comfortably allow people to choose voluntary socialism. If a group of people - even a very large group - wanted to purchase land and own it in common, they would be free to do so. The libertarian legal order would require only that no one be coerced into joining or giving up his property.
The only way to break the cycle of unwed motherhood, fatherless children, poverty, crime, and welfare is to recognize that welfare causes more proble… - David Boaz
The only way to break the cycle of unwed motherhood, fatherless children, poverty, crime, and welfare is to recognize that welfare causes more proble…
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Taxes should be lower, flatter, and simpler, in that order. - David Boaz
Taxes should be lower, flatter, and simpler, in that order.
One difference between libertarianism and socialism is that a socialist society can't tolerate groups of people practicing freedom, but a libertarian… - David Boaz
One difference between libertarianism and socialism is that a socialist society can't tolerate groups of people practicing freedom, but a libertarian…
Maybe that's because guns are sold at a profit, while schools are provided by the government. - David Boaz
Maybe that's because guns are sold at a profit, while schools are provided by the government.
American [public] schools are failing because they are organized according to a bureaucratic, monopolistic model; their organizing principle is basic… - David Boaz
American [public] schools are failing because they are organized according to a bureaucratic, monopolistic model; their organizing principle is basic…
People in government are self-interested just like people in business. - David Boaz
People in government are self-interested just like people in business.
We should distinguish at this point between "government" and "state" ... A government is the consensual organization by which we adjudicate disputes,… - David Boaz
We should distinguish at this point between "government" and "state" ... A government is the consensual organization by which we adjudicate disputes,…
Don't hit other people, don't take their stuff and keep your promises. - David Boaz
Don't hit other people, don't take their stuff and keep your promises.
Each person has the right to live his life in any way he chooses so long as he respects the equal rights of others. - David Boaz
Each person has the right to live his life in any way he chooses so long as he respects the equal rights of others.
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