a question on libertarianism

[bullmoose88]

I think it's its own philosphy, clearly different than conservatism and liberalism.

Based more on a distrust/hate of government than anything else...

which is why I don't really consider myself to be a libertarian in the ideological sense (I use the term because people have an idea what outcome I'd likely support)...I'm just not sure if I'm a conservative liberal...liberal conservative...progressive conservative etc.

[bullmoose88]

Just my two cents worth here.

Anarcho-capitalism is neo-feudal bull from my own libertarian stand point.

There isn't a cat in hells chance I would ever support the free market regulating and controling systems of justice, governance and law. Those are the core duties of the state. And yes the state has a place in society. It should be slim and accountable but it should not be replaced by unnacountable profit seeking conglomerations.

What also annoys me is the concept of property. Not all property and landrights are or should be owned by individuals. They can be as wasteful and as greedy as the state. You simply cannot portion all lands and divvy them up for private ownership. The state should own and manage for the people protected lands and water sources which can be ran by private organisations yes, but should never be owned by them as private individuals and companies operate out of pure self interest.

A smaller and more accountable state that adheres to it's core functions can be empowered by the people through the democratic process to manage certain estates that are too valuable to the well being of society and the individual.

And I agree with snowguy; Bono you have contributed little to this conversation but childish insults.

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