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> If you can prove harm That's not strong property rights. Strong property rights would include any unauthorized use regardless of "harm". It would mean Does C
by coryrc 5y ago
> If you can prove harm
That's not strong property rights. Strong property rights would include any unauthorized use regardless of "harm". It would mean Does Chemical needs to remove every molecule of dioxin from soil of any homeowner in Midland, MI. However, the EPA allows a set amount. I shouldn't need to prove "harm", I didn't authorize them to place their chemicals on my property and that should be sufficient.
Similarly, I didn't authorize coal plants to put toxins into my air on my property, and thus they should be prevented from any emissions until they find a way to keep it off my property.
We haven't anything even approaching a libertarian ideal and we aren't going to, because people/companies wouldn't be allowed to pollute and that's bad for business. Instead we have a socialized system where the government decides how much people are allowed to pollute your property, and your singular voice is inconsequential.
- jcrawfordor 5y agoHow do you view the practical considerations involved in requiring everyone that emits anything into the atmosphere to obtain permission from every property owner, globally?
- sokoloff 5y agoUnder such a system, suppose I walked on the sidewalk upwind of your property and farted. How would I need to cure this violation?
- cogman10 5y agoSo all automobiles, tactors, planes, and trains would be banned under the libertarian ideal because I don't concent to the garbage they put into the atmosphere? How could you justify killing off a coal plant and not any fossil fuel burning machine? How do you figure out harms already done? Also, how do you respond to my earlier question?