There are two fundamentally opposed means whereby man, requiring sustenance, is impelled to obtain the necessary means for satisfying his desires. These are work and robbery, one’s own labor and the forcible appropriation of the labor of others. FULL ARTICLE by Franz Oppenheimer
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The Genesis of the State
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All I can say is, WOW. I tend to believe that the argument against the state is very, very simple. Simplicity is also necessary if the idea is ever to be adopted by the masses.
To Jason
Oh man. Get back to Mises to read better. Cap.XXVII, §3 – THE GOVERNMENT AND THE MARKET. The Delimitation of Governmental Functions. At least, try.
I forget to tel whero to read: Human action.
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