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For the record, I consider myself somewhat of a libertarian. I just find it ridiculous when some self-proclaimed libertarians refuse to see past their rigid ide
by danbmil99 12y ago
For the record, I consider myself somewhat of a libertarian. I just find it ridiculous when some self-proclaimed libertarians refuse to see past their rigid ideology on certain issues, of which health care is one of the most obvious. Free markets work great when they work, but they cannot be relied upon to achieve social aims that are inherently collectivized.
Hard-core communists are just as silly.
- seehafer 12y agoIt's more appropriate to say free markets work great when they are allowed to work. Health care isn't allowed to function in a free market due to the moral implications of doing so given our prevailing morality.
- icelancer 12y agoRight. Not only is it not allowed to function. it simply would devolve into a non-free market anyway. Some markets reach their equilibrium point and do not respect "rationality." Behavioral economics is an entire branch of study that is dedicated to analyzing the discrepancies, and one that libertarians should do well to pay attention to rather than quote maxims.
- icelancer 12y agoAlright, fair enough. I don't consider myself a libertarian but most others consider me one (which I guess is all that matters). We are in total agreement. It couldn't be more clear that a "free market" solution isn't workable.
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