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> Live and let live means, in practice, let die. I don't follow your logic. The non-aggression principle is what's at the core of libertarianism. It's to neve
by jwallaceparker 6y ago
> Live and let live means, in practice, let die.
I don't follow your logic.
The non-aggression principle is what's at the core of libertarianism. It's to never initiate violence against peaceful people.
Helping others voluntarily is certainly in keeping with the philosophy.
> Libertarianism says, if you had bad luck and are poor and you get a disease you can't pay to cure, you die.
No it doesn't. It says we're going to help that person who is poor or in need, but we're doing it voluntarily.
- crazygringo 6y agoAnd what if it doesn't get done voluntarily? Experience shows that not only is voluntary assistance deeply insufficient, but that it's also often extremely biased and prejudiced.