The Freedom Scale

The Freedom Scale

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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