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Debate: Libertarianism
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*'''People should not be forced to interact with any organization on a non voluntary basis.''' Even when people do not want to interact with the government, they are currently forced to do so. By making things voluntary this would remove this problem. | *'''People should not be forced to interact with any organization on a non voluntary basis.''' Even when people do not want to interact with the government, they are currently forced to do so. By making things voluntary this would remove this problem. | ||
+ | *'''People can be trusted to make the right choices'''. When people are given the choice of whether they want to enroll in a system of government, they are likely to choose the one that is best for themselves and society, whether government or no government is a better choice. | ||
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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? | |
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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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