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Who said anything about violence? No one should try to stop fraud with violence, except in extreme circumstances. The answer to fraud is to simply repay the per

Who said anything about violence? No one should try to stop fraud with violence, except in extreme circumstances. The answer to fraud is to simply repay the person who was defrauded... someone who bought a fake lottery ticket should just get their money back, there is no need to resort to violence. You seem be assume that "free exchange" simply means no one is physically stopping you from making a trade. That isn't what free exchange means. Free exchange means that two consenting parties trade known goods without undue influence. If someone puts a gun to your head to buy something, that isn't free exchange. If someone sells you a fake lottery ticket passing it off as real, that isn't free exchange. If someone sells you something they don't actually own, that isn't free exchange.

marvin 7y ago
You're commenting on a common libertarian rhetorical excess that's ancillary to the point being discussed: If something can be ultimately done by force, it is equivalent to violence. Meaning, when you get a parking ticket, that's state-sanctioned violence, because ultimately some non-consentual means could be applied to force you to turn over the money. Taxes are violence by the same argument, and, I presume, regulation of a lottery. (Someone might be sent to prison).
blotter_paper 7y ago
How do you intended to enforce regulations without violence? Without violence, your regulations are merely suggestions which I am free to ignore. I'm fine with suggestions. Again, if you can't agree with my use of words then please provide a term you find suitable for the concept I'm trying to convey. I provided two terms I find suitable for the concept you're trying to convey, but you've provided me none despite an explicit request. To me, when somebody refuses to find common language it seems like they're using language as a barrier rather than a bridge. To disagree on a definition can be understandable, but refusing to provide any alternative looks like rhetoric rather than a legitimate attempt at mutual understanding. What do you call unrestricted exchange of items between individuals regardless of differences in knowledge or legal ownership? I want a term that will clearly convey this concept to you, and others who are using language in a similar manner. [Edit: how would you feel about "unrestricted object swapping" or "unrestricted barter"?] > If someone puts a gun to your head to buy something, that isn't free exchange. I don't think I've said anything that would suggest this example is a free exchange, but the other two which don't involve coercion through threats of force I will stand behind (as free exchange, not necessarily as nice things to do to people).

marvin 7y ago

You're commenting on a common libertarian rhetorical excess that's ancillary to the point being discussed: If something can be ultimately done by force, it is equivalent to violence. Meaning, when you get a parking ticket, that's state-sanctioned violence, because ultimately some non-consentual means could be applied to force you to turn over the money. Taxes are violence by the same argument, and, I presume, regulation of a lottery. (Someone might be sent to prison).

blotter_paper 7y ago

How do you intended to enforce regulations without violence? Without violence, your regulations are merely suggestions which I am free to ignore. I'm fine with suggestions. Again, if you can't agree with my use of words then please provide a term you find suitable for the concept I'm trying to convey. I provided two terms I find suitable for the concept you're trying to convey, but you've provided me none despite an explicit request. To me, when somebody refuses to find common language it seems like they're using language as a barrier rather than a bridge. To disagree on a definition can be understandable, but refusing to provide any alternative looks like rhetoric rather than a legitimate attempt at mutual understanding. What do you call unrestricted exchange of items between individuals regardless of differences in knowledge or legal ownership? I want a term that will clearly convey this concept to you, and others who are using language in a similar manner. [Edit: how would you feel about "unrestricted object swapping" or "unrestricted barter"?] > If someone puts a gun to your head to buy something, that isn't free exchange. I don't think I've said anything that would suggest this example is a free exchange, but the other two which don't involve coercion through threats of force I will stand behind (as free exchange, not necessarily as nice things to do to people).