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Debate: Libertarianism
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*'''Without receiving any government support they would have no means of survival'''. Sometimes people who are unable to work may receive no income other than that from the government. If the income from the government is removed, they will receive no income. | *'''Without receiving any government support they would have no means of survival'''. Sometimes people who are unable to work may receive no income other than that from the government. If the income from the government is removed, they will receive no income. | ||
+ | *'''It is unethical to allow people to suffer'''. It is completely unethical to allow people to suffer because of some form of disability. Government is an important way of helping disabled people. | ||
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Is the libertarian principle of smaller government and more private property a good idea? |
This debate is asking whether the libertarian principle of smaller government and more private property is a good idea.
Background and Context of Debate:Libertarians believe that control should be removed from the government and handed over to private individuals. They think that all interaction with organizations, including government, should be entirely voluntary and people should have the choice to participate in the actions they wish to take part in. People have suggested that enacting the libertarian vision would be a disaster as people who are disabled, for instance, would receive no support form the government.
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Would people unable to work survive in a libertarian society? | |
Yes
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No
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Should all interaction with government be voluntary? | |
Yes
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No
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Is the libertarian idea of smaller government a good idea? | |
Yes
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No
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Does the Libertarian party follow the principles of Libertarianism? | |
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NoClick on the pencil icon and research and write arguments here |
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