Wow…it’s only by happenstance that I saw your comment under Recent Comments…otherwise, I would never have known especially since they eliminated the email alerts. Let me also add, I have read your posts for some time and I enjoy many of your comments.

Pleasantries aside, if I understand you correctly, you are saying how I express my freedom is an expression of my libertarianism but I have to respectfully disagree.

Libertarianism is a very simple (narrow) ethical concept. I define it as free will within the parameters of property rights and non-aggression. However, within those parameters, libertarian ethics does not define our actions as ethical or moral.

I believe most non-libertarians and some libertarians are unaware of this distinction. In many ways, the distinction is not only intellectual but also a sign of philosophical maturity.

Art’s post is definitely in violation of this distinction.

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As far as “live it” and “do it”, I do not believe libertarianism can be expressed in terms of actions. As I mentioned above, Libertarianism is a very narrow ethical concept. It’s not about what to do. It’s about what NOT to do – like being violent towards others and violating their property.

If I had to put it in simple terms – to be libertarian is to live life as you choose to live it and mind your own business…nothing more.

Well actually….. the personal choices you make in regards to your own property are an expression of property rights and non-aggression (I assume, Dagynytg, you are not one to be initiating aggression against others). Hence, those personal choices are expression of Libertarianism and therefore relevant. After all, words are cheap. Action is the strongest way to “espouse” a principle. Don’t just talk about it. Do it. Live it.

Sione

PS. There is a saying, “To much talk-ee. Not enough do-ee.” Something to think about.

There’s only one myself here.

No…you miss the point….do you really think an article on mises.org professing the economic virtues of abortion is appropriate? Really? (Apparently, the examples of polygamy and homosexuality weren’t clear enough.)

Did you read my post…do you have the ability to infer? Libertarianism is about espousing the virtues of property rights and non-aggression…not about what personal choices you make in regards to your property.

PS: how come you’re so civil up way up there and down here you’re crazy?

It’s irresponsible to have any child, except for adoption (children you kill by your procreation).

“Will you also come crying to your clubhouse when your child gets a disease or gets into an accident or gets abused in ways that you couldn’t prevent, or will you censor those parts?”

No. No he won’t.