Why Libertarianism Is So Dangerous
School Sucks1 HN recommender · recommended in 1 month, 2013–2021
commentary · general · evergreen · 2013–2021 on HN
A former libertarian argues against libertarianism, describing the worst-case scenario if government disappeared overnight. It is drawn from the School Sucks Podcast episode on the natural state.
Cited as a critique of libertarianism, including as a reply to the 'you can always leave' argument.
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4 comments from Hacker News
Reminds me very much of this video, which I like to rewatch every couple of months or so for the sheer brilliance of it: ▶ this video
In Response to this common statement we have 2 video responses You Can Always Leave ( link ) Why Libertarianism Is So Dangerous ( ▶ this video )
WOW... What a false dilemma fallacy.. Further to believe that Statism, Violence Statism via involuntary taxation at that, is the only way to have a organized and functional society is just ignorant I am sure you believe Libertarianism is Dangerous ▶ this video
Why is that the every statist I encounter always believe those that want to live a life free of coercion and institutionalized violence must be a teen? I am more than likely your Senior, it is infact youth that believes that government is required for a functional society, that government some how makes society better with age comes the wisdom to understand the true evil of government >That said, there are a number of externalities that you're not thinking of. The simplest is: without a government, what's to stop someone from walking into your house and killing you? Every incentive says they should: free money, no consequences. Watch this... ▶ this video