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I think the principle includes a certain degree of deterrence as well as inconvenience to the victim. Calculating exactly the right punishment is, of course dif
by Zak 15y ago
I think the principle includes a certain degree of deterrence as well as inconvenience to the victim. Calculating exactly the right punishment is, of course difficult. That's what courts are for.
- Retric 15y agoThat seems counter to the basic 'libertarian' idea of minimal government.
- jamesbkel 15y agoWell, most libertarian government structures call for precisely that. A police to enforce the law, a court system to provide fair rule and a small military intended for defense. [edit: Should add that although there are certainly disputes to how to fund said services, to the best of my knowledge it's largely agreed that some court system is required.]
- Kroem3r 15y agoThere is a mixup here of "libertarian" and anarchist.