Anarcho-capitalist libertarianism

[Rhizomorph13]

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So libertarianism is regulated capitalism?

Could it be possible I'm a libertarian?

No, none of that has anything to do with regulations! You can buy, sell and consume anything at all you want for any price you are willing to pay with anybody who is willing to trade, so long as everyone consents and everyone is fully informed. Regulations attempt to restrict this framework.

I see what you mean, forgive me Void as this is a learning experience for me. The role of the government in your Utopia is to maintain some kind of order, correct? I would associate that with regulation.

Your mistake was relatively common, it's the fact that you've assimilated the new definitions quickly that is impressive.

I refuse to propose a Utopia and will not work towards a society confined by my individual values, I have no desire to drive other individuals towards my ideal city of glass, steel and trees where there is music being played by speakers on public streets, where everyone is fit and healthy and where everyone values reason and science etc, all I propose is that everyone should be free to pursue their own values so long as they force nobody else to act against their will in the process - If this involves people building ugly brick buildings in the middle of a city square or refusing to play music from their premises or eating too much and being fat and ugly then so be it, it's none of my business to tell them otherwise.

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Sorry, by Utopia I meant your ideal societal set-up. I understand what you mean, but my major opposition to the libertarian view is the downplay of the governments role on society. In a democracy the society is represented by the government so overall government is what the voter makes it.

Only the majority opinion is represented in a democracy so if you disagree with the majority you do not get what you want.

With libertarian rules in place the government won't have the chance to be good, but I do acknowledge that with these same rules it is more difficult for government to cause harm.

"Good" is hard to define and should not be the goal of a government. The government should work to balance society for the citizens by enforcing contractual obligations and preventing injustice.

My position is that with the correct government in place, one with minimal corruption, programs and laws will be made for the betterment of society. But first we need to have educated voters...

The problem with a government that is too involved with the running of society is that it gets snarled up in a bunch of crap that would be better served by the people who are closer to the situation and have a vested interest in the outcome i.e. the private sector. I would rather that government just balance society when needed and stay out of my personal and economic life (For the most part... I was totally stoked when I got a $8500 tax credit to help with my house purchase!). Void's representation of Libertarian ideals are in accord with my own ideals.