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Re: constitutional discussion (was:Re: Gun debate (was Re: New Web Page
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Thu, 3 Jun 1999 15:13:37 GMT
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Larry Pieniazek wrote:
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> No particular LP stance. Divisive issue, but we're a big tent.
Is it really a divisive issue?
> There are those of the libertarian persuasion, including myself, who are
> not convinced that soverignity requires territoriality, that is, that
> only one governmental system should be granted a monopoly to govern in a
> particular geographic location. But that's such an outre idea that it
> raises a number of eyebrows so I shan't debate it.
Puhleeese?
We can all read The Machinery of Freedom and discuss the historical
legal system of Iceland and relate how a PPL might work in the US.
> if you're keen on reading about anarcho-capitalistic (franchised out
> government) societies, read Across Realtime by Vernor Vinge. Good story
> in its own right, and plays with the idea nicely.
Yeah! Vinge rocks. Marooned is a little slower than The Peace War, and
I have to say that I hold The Ungoverned up as the all time best short
story. Have you (anyone) read the new one _A Deepness in the Sky_? I
like it a lot. I like it more than _A Fire Upon the Deep_, but most
Vinge fans seem to disagree.
> Me, I'd rather debate stuff like whether the (E1 SW) Trade Federation
> were actually capitalist or not (they aren't),
Then what's to debate?
> or how to go about privatizing the Tennesee Valley Authority. (sell it)
Sell everything.
> Govermental theory is all screwy. And I can live just fine in a
> minimalist government society even if they have a territorial power
> monopoly.
That would be a nice first step, but why not go for the gold? Do you
know anything about Laissez Faire City in Costa Rica? I'm trying to
figure out if it's a scam. The web page ( http://www.lfcity.com/ )
seems to be deliberately vague.
--
Sincerely,
Christopher L. Weeks
central Missouri, USA
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