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Re: Property Rights are the foundation of freedom
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Thu, 1 May 2003 06:07:10 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Richie Dulin writes:
> What is the difference between ensuring workers' don't die at work from an
> industrial accident and ensuring that workers' don't die at work from
> starvation?
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> Or for that matter, ensuring workers' don't die from an industrial accident
> caused by overwork and fatigue and malnutrition.
Are you saying that an employer is now not only responsible for providing a
wage, and safe work environment, but now also has a responsibility to assure
that their employees are properly fed and rested? If this is the case should
a man with six children recieve a higher wage than a single man? He has a
higher need. Let's assume an employer takes on that responsibility, now are
they to test each worker to ensure that he has eaten a properly balanced
meal? I am not a big "slippery slope" doom sayer, but I can easily see it
here. Workers need to arrive at work safely, the employer should be required
to provide safe efficient transportation. Since rest is so important
employers should provide a proper mattress, and bedding. At what point does
personal responsibility begin? If working for a particular employer does not
net your family enough money to provide for your family, get a different
job, it really is that simple. I used to work for KayBee toys and loved it,
but I couldn't make enough money to provide for a wife and kids, so I left
and got a job I don't like as much, a sacrifice I willingly made for my family.
> If worker's are free to go somewhere else to work, surely they must be free
> to engage in whatever risks are present in a workplace? And free to
> increase their level of risk to make themselves more productive too?
I agree in that certain jobs require a higher amount of risk. Police and
firemen, roadside workers, underwater welders, javelin catchers (alright I
made that last one up) all take a great risk daily to perform their duties,
and as such should be better compensated. A factory that disregards
reasonable safety precautions for any reason should be held 100%
responsible, no matter what country it is in.
Scott
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