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		Re: Idiots, Part Deux
(...) No addendum needed, and mostly the system is already there. Judges do have a lot of flexibility. Unfortunately, over the years they have been given less flexibility. Also, countersuits already handle some of the problems. Mostly what has to (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: Idiots, Part Deux
(...) The box is already open. This proposed law is just reminding us that it is open. But we don't want to close it. Lawsuits are the civilized way of settling disputes. (...) But what basis do you use to hold the cat thrower responsible for his (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: Capitalism (was: People are idiots...)
(...) Hmm, if land is not a good, then what rules should govern trading it? If you always have a right to some land as part of your right to exist, then what stops you from "selling" your land, and then demanding a land grant because you're now (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: Idiots, Part Deux
(...) <snip> (...) I agree with Frank on this point. The contract isn't exactly a property (well, the paper and ink are, and the IP that goes into it may be, but the contract in the sense that Frank means is merely an agreement. The agreement itself (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: The nature of property (was: Idiots, Part Deux)
(...) Hmm, interesting question. Some problems I see: - If the other planet has biological or sentient inhabitants, we would have to decide just what their rights are. Hopefully we would recognize them... - I would have a concern as to how (...) (22 years ago, 14-Feb-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: The nature of property (was: Idiots, Part Deux)
(...) Hmm, another thought... If "rights" are a legal construct, where does "good and just" come from. Clearly we seem to feel there is some absolute measure of goodness and justness. Without such, you can't judge anyone else's actions. We probably (...) (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: The nature of property (was: Idiots, Part Deux)
(...) Both. I have tried several times to bail out of .debate, but I've never really stopped reading. I do tend to skim some peoples posts, and I think I'm finally getting the self control to not respond to pointless debates, but I still read them. (...) (22 years ago, 14-Feb-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: Idiots, Part Deux
(...) Apologies Frank, I was actually enjoying reading this particular thread, though it be waaay over my head. I was looking for Locke, Kant, and Hobbes to chime into the thread, but alas... You are probably right about the other--the lines have (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: The nature of property (was: Idiots, Part Deux)
(...) If a right is just a legal construct, then why can't it be sold away or limited? (...) If a right arises simply from the people, then I'm not sure a right to exist is compatible. (...) I think we need to explore the foundations of rights. Why (...) (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Property Rights are the foundation of freedom
so opines Khaled Saffuri, saying "For Iraq to be free, property must belong to its people.", in a editorial column in today's USA Today. (URL) view is also held by Hernando de Soto, and by me... quoting: - start - Iraq is not the only country (...) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: Property Rights are the foundation of freedom
(...) Do you extend that to intellectual property? The evidence suggests otherwise. (...) I would have thought that "The principal reason for the failure of capitalism to gain a stable foothold in most of the developing world" is the tendency for (...) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: Property Rights are the foundation of freedom
(...) Wow, you really haven't a clue have you? That's it, just keep living your comfortable american life on the backs of the poor. Energy is limitless... Anybody else want to tackle this one? I am not sure I can do it without getting banned from (...) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: Property Rights are the foundation of freedom
(...) Shrub has made Xtianity the excuse of every depraved thing his administration stands for. I stand behind my comment though further discussion may be futile. Again, and I stress it, wouldn't it be better to simply be compassionate? The (...) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: Property Rights are the foundation of freedom
More proof that what is really needed, but will never happen, is an economic Jubilee akin to what is described in the Old Testament. -- Hop-Frog (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: Property Rights are the foundation of freedom
(...) Did I say that? (...) Who mentioned the USA? (...) ...and who supported him? The "West" perhaps? (...) Hong Kong has [or at least had] one of the freest markets in the world. Have you seen what life is like in that country? I'll stay in (...) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: Property Rights are the foundation of freedom
(...) Thank you for pointing out the key fundamental ideological difference between communist/socialists and capitalists. When a person starts a business, what is their primary concern? To make money, any business hoping to stay in business needs to (...) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: Property Rights are the foundation of freedom
In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Richard Marchetti writes: <snip> (...) Hey Richard, can we not bring Christianity into one thread? It wasn't mentioned before and equating Scotts ideas to Christianity is wrongful and unwarranted in this instance. I'm (...) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: Property Rights are the foundation of freedom
In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Richard Marchetti writes: <snip> (...) completely (...) K, when I drop by to say Hi, I'm calling first, so you know it's me coming as a fellow AFOL and not a "Bible Thumper" where you'll have to "git yer gun at 'im!" (...) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: Property Rights are the foundation of freedom
(...) 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? Or for that matter, ensuring workers' don't die from an industrial accident caused by (...) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: Property Rights are the foundation of freedom
(...) Employment laws are one of the greatest achievements of most developed countries. Do you want to return to what your grandparents had to endure, or are you not grateful that things have moved on? Our children belong in school not sweatshops. (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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