Whenever libertarian Voluntaryists talk about exiting a tax-based model for government, one of the first questions that springs to mind is, “But who will build the roads?”… Read more “But who will build the roads?”
Funding Government Without Taxation
Whenever a libertarian-minded person says, “Taxation is theft!” critics immediately jump to responses like, “Well how do we pay for the roads?” and “How do we fund… Read more “Funding Government Without Taxation”
Justice and Voluntaryism
The question of what “justice” is under Voluntaryism is a difficult one because there is potential for both ambiguity and market choice in its delivery. Justice is… Read more “Justice and Voluntaryism”
THE CONTRADICTION OF MULTI-PERSON OWNERSHIP
Multi-person ownership is readily known to be a farce when it comes to the concept of “public property.” For example, the “public” cannot be said to own… Read more “THE CONTRADICTION OF MULTI-PERSON OWNERSHIP”
The Rightful Remedy for Trespass
The Rightful Remedy for Trespass The act of trespass, that is, entering property that does not belong to the person who is making entry against the consent… Read more “The Rightful Remedy for Trespass”
Compliance is Not Consent
An often-misunderstood concept in Voluntaryist principles is the difference between “consent” and “compliance” to a coercive threat. Consent involves a willingness to engage in an activity or… Read more “Compliance is Not Consent”
Voluntaryism and Suicide
Suicide, or chosen self-harm leading to one’s death, is a tragic situation that many families face. While suicide is sad to see, especially with a young person,… Read more “Voluntaryism and Suicide”
Voluntaryism and Intellectual Property
Intellectual property is a hallmark of statist property rights norms. It is the idea that a person who puts an idea into a fixed medium, whether that’s… Read more “Voluntaryism and Intellectual Property”
Voluntaryism and Pollution
Voluntaryism and Pollution The Voluntaryist view on the concept of pollution is wholly rooted in the understanding of property rights. If you have not yet, please read… Read more “Voluntaryism and Pollution”
Voluntaryism and Borders
The Voluntaryist Position on Borders The Voluntaryist position on borders is one that seeks to focus on the principles of liberty first and foremost by recognizing that… Read more “Voluntaryism and Borders”