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How Far Are You PERSONALLY Willing to Go to Stop People from Leaving?

How Far Are You PERSONALLY Willing to Go to Stop People from Leaving?

Don't hide behind the skirts of the state—what would YOU do?

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Christopher Cook
Apr 04, 2024
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There is an aphorism in libertarian circles that goes roughly like this: At least the criminal doesn’t pretend he’s doing you a favor when he robs you.

This is, of course, a critique of government.

Government takes money from you by force. A criminal takes money from you by force. But the government variant is enshrouded in layers of gauzy dishonesty…

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