Perhaps the most common objection to libertarianism is that it doesn’t allow the state to redistribute resources to those in need. Of course, some libertarians (or classical liberals) such as F.A. Hayek and Milton Friedman do endorse a social safety net. But setting aside those sorts of cases, why would a reasonable person oppose redistribution from the rich to the poor? As I see it, there are three main libertarian answers. This post will explore this first one, what I’ll call the response of the
I consider redistribution the worst of the states offenses. Money = Time = Life Itself
I'm less concerned with social insurance then out and out redistribution. If I'm compelled to pay for some kind of universal healthcare, but my premiums are roughly in line with my likely claims, I don't particularly mind. I could even stomach some limited altruistic smudging in the underwriting. But if my premiums are way higher then my likely claims then its redistribution and a scam.
As far as utilitarianism goes, I'm a big fan of economic growth and eugenics and bringing the most good to the most people over the long run. Setting up some big redistributive welfare state is counter to that and makes the world worse.
I’ve never heard this abortion before, nor one like it to discuss the morality around redistribution, both points I agree with you on, but I found it very compelling.
I consider redistribution the worst of the states offenses. Money = Time = Life Itself
I'm less concerned with social insurance then out and out redistribution. If I'm compelled to pay for some kind of universal healthcare, but my premiums are roughly in line with my likely claims, I don't particularly mind. I could even stomach some limited altruistic smudging in the underwriting. But if my premiums are way higher then my likely claims then its redistribution and a scam.
As far as utilitarianism goes, I'm a big fan of economic growth and eugenics and bringing the most good to the most people over the long run. Setting up some big redistributive welfare state is counter to that and makes the world worse.
I’ve never heard this abortion before, nor one like it to discuss the morality around redistribution, both points I agree with you on, but I found it very compelling.
*abortion example