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"Dave Schuler" <orrex@excite.com> wrote in message
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> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
> > 4 Quick Questions:
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> I'm hardly Libertarian, but I think I can field a few of these:
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> > 1. Race
> > Under libertarian principles, would one have the right discriminate • against
> > others based on race?
>
> Sure, as one is able to discriminate now, based on race. Not currently • in
> terms of employment or pay, but the right to associate or not to associate
> is spelled out very clearly in the Constitution. In Libertopia, I think,
> one would be free to employ based on ability, which, one hopes, would
> transcend issues of race or gender. (Remember, at present, this is a
> hypothetical realm, but the theory is useful.) In any case, why should • one
> be forced to employ someone of lesser qualifications, regardless of race • or
> gender? I know employment isn't the only manifestation of racial
> discrimination, but it's a solid, tangible illustration.
Fair points. But could, say, a school operate on a "no blacks" basis?
>
> > 2. Slave
> > Under libertarian principles, would one have the right sell oneself into
> > slavery?
>
> I'm not sure where the LP comes down on this, but I'll take a shot at • it.
> If certain rights, such as liberty, cannot be forfeit, then slavery cannot
> be entered into, even voluntarily.
Fair point.
> One could, I'd imagine, sell one's
> exclusive services to a bidder, much as is done today through contract • work.
> Slavery turns an individual into property, and property has no rights.
>
> > 3. Regulation
> > Would medical doctors etc be regulated to ensure their competence? Or • could
> > one just buy a medical degree from a University, and open a practice?
>
> My understanding of Libertarian principles, as spelled out in OT.Debate,
> includes full and honest disclosure. As such, you might be free to buy
> whatever degree you care to buy, but you must reveal that you have no
> training to back up that degree. In any case, you would be held liable
After, say, a death? I prefer prevention, to cure.
Scott A
> as a
> dubiously-licensed MD (or whatever), and soon after your first botched
> procedure you'd be out of business. If you stayed in business, however,
> you'd need to disclose your previous botches, which certainly wouldn't • help
> future business.
>
> > 4. Game Shows
> > Would TV companies be able to air "The Running Man" type shows where
> > volunteer contestants fight each other to death?
>
> Not quite sure how to articulate my answer to this one, and I'm of two
> minds anyway. I'll get back to you...
>
> Dave!
>
> PS: My apologies to any actual Libertarians if I've grossly misrepresented
> the LP's views here!
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