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"Bruce Schlickbernd" <corsair@schlickbernd.org> wrote in message
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> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Dave Schuler writes:
> > In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
> > > 4 Quick Questions:
> >
> > I'm hardly Libertarian, but I think I can field a few of these:
> >
> > > 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.
>
> No, my understanding of Libertarian philosophy is that you can say, "Irish
> aren't allowed." Or blacks, or Jews, or fat people, or whatever. People
> are free to boycott companies/individuals that do this, of course.
Or they may choose to seek them out. They may prefer a "no Irish" way of
life?
Scott A
>
> I'll snip the rest 'cause I think you are correct on the other points.
>
> Bruce
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| (...) Exactly. In theory, EVERYONE might decide "no Irish" and will only patronize No Irish establishments. To answer your question elsewhere, yes, schools could operate on a "no blacks" basis. I regard this as a much bigger point than the one that (...) (26 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) No, my understanding of Libertarian philosophy is that you can say, "Irish aren't allowed." Or blacks, or Jews, or fat people, or whatever. People are free to boycott companies/individuals that do this, of course. I'll snip the rest 'cause I (...) (26 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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