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> It details precisely why a right wing government needs to invest in welfare and social care I was gobsmacked when I read this, as most of the Hayekians I kno
by twoquestions 9y ago
> It details precisely why a right wing government needs to invest in welfare and social care
I was gobsmacked when I read this, as most of the Hayekians I know argue to let the poor/weak fend for themselves, as it would be better to let the weak perish than to steal from the strong to protect them. I may actually have to read it now!
Also, I feel it's unreasonable for those without property to respect property rights if they gain no benefit from doing so (other than not being a victim of State violence).
- onion2k 9y agoHayek was one of the first to suggest a Universal Basic Income would be a good idea. That would be quite a strange notion if he thought the poor should be left to fend for themselves (at least economically).