Why Libertarianism Is So Dangerous

School Sucks1 HN recommenders · 2013–2021
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A former libertarian argues against libertarianism, describing the worst-case scenario if government disappeared overnight. It is drawn from the School Sucks Podcast episode on the natural state.

Cited as a critique of libertarianism, including as a reply to the 'you can always leave' argument.

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4 comments from Hacker News

@thecodeore2013 · in “The Massachusetts Software Tax”

Why is that the every statist I encounter always believe those that want to live a life free of coercion and institutionalized violence must be a teen? I am more than likely your Senior, it is infact youth that believes that government is required for a functional society, that government some how makes society better with age comes the wisdom to understand the true evil of government >That said, there are a number of externalities that you're not thinking of. The simplest is: without a government, what's to stop someone from walking into your house and killing you? Every incentive says they should: free money, no consequences. Watch this... [VIDEO]

@the_ancient2016 · in “A Step Forward in Parental Leave at Etsy”

WOW... What a false dilemma fallacy.. Further to believe that Statism, Violence Statism via involuntary taxation at that, is the only way to have a organized and functional society is just ignorant I am sure you believe Libertarianism is Dangerous [VIDEO]

@Cyberdog2020 · in “Yet another novel I will no longer write”

Reminds me very much of this video, which I like to rewatch every couple of months or so for the sheer brilliance of it: [VIDEO]

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@syshum2021 · in “Forced unemployment and second-class status: Google's data center contractors”

In Response to this common statement we have 2 video responses You Can Always Leave ( [LINK] ) Why Libertarianism Is So Dangerous ( [VIDEO] )