i fail to see where you disproved the libertarian philosophy. frankly i fail to see your point. do explain.


I agree that taking any philosophy to such extremes can always be detrimental, but ALL political ideologies have their drawbacks when employed through such black and white terms. I find myself agreeing with a good deal of libertarian philosophy, or perhapse just the philosophies of its followers. Anti-socialist advocates such as Bong30 would undoubtedly like the concept of not using personal funds to support the public as a whole, but from my side of the political spectrum I think some degree of socialism is necessary. In my opinion, a society is strongest, if only morally, when we act in a somewhat tribal family stucture that advocates mutual protection. I believe that humanity, ultimately, must reach a state where we all work for the common good of human kind as a whole to reach a culture and way of life that's ideal and balanced. Otherwise, while capitalist and conservative ideologies may be efficient for the time being, they ultimately will not lead to a more balanced and accountable human condition. This is the main drawback I see with libertarianism.
mrdevious Reviewed by mrdevious on . Libertarians, ??? Why Libertarianism Is Mistaken" by Hugh LaFollette In John Arthur and William Shaw (eds) Justice and Economic Distribution, 1979, 194-206. Taxing the income of some people to provide goods or services to others, even those with urgent needs, is unjust. It is a violation of the wage earner's rights, a restriction of his freedom. At least that is what the libertarian tells us. I disagree. Not all redistribution of income is unjust; or so I shall argue. Rating: 5