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0 pointsnybble417y ago0 comments

"To do the latter, the wealthy have to give up some of their wealth."

No, this does not follow. It is perfectly possible to ensure that every child has a reasonably good start and every chance to become a productive citizen without stealing from anyone, if only the people who are specifically interested in "evening things out" give up some of their wealth for the purpose. As a bonus, the children then get to grow up in a society where theft and parasitism are not deemed normal and acceptable forms of behavior.

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wsy7y ago

That does not seem to make much sense. Do you also think street building and maintenance, police, army, etc. should only be supported by people "specifically interested" in these services?

nybble41OP7y ago

Yes, of course. If you want a service, you pay for it yourself. You have no right to make anyone else pay for what you want against their will.

wsy7y ago

Game-theoretic results prove that this cannot possibly work (tragedy of the commons).

Your second sentence is no argument, just a claim. I counter-claim that I do have that right. So it seems to be a stalemate with respect to claims.

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0 pointsnybble417y ago0 comments

"To do the latter, the wealthy have to give up some of their wealth."

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wsy7y ago

That does not seem to make much sense. Do you also think street building and maintenance, police, army, etc. should only be supported by people "specifically interested" in these services?

nybble41OP7y ago

Yes, of course. If you want a service, you pay for it yourself. You have no right to make anyone else pay for what you want against their will.

wsy7y ago

Game-theoretic results prove that this cannot possibly work (tragedy of the commons).

Your second sentence is no argument, just a claim. I counter-claim that I do have that right. So it seems to be a stalemate with respect to claims.

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