Difference between revisions of "Non-Aggression"
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| − | {{DES | des = The "non-aggression axiom" , also known as non-coercion, is one of the most widely repeated bits of libertarian propaganda. It simply means "we want to coerce you to live by our rules whether you like it or not." "Steal my candy bar? Then you must die!" It is an incoherent piece of rhetoric. And just how is a libertarian compelled to adopt the NAP? Without such an explanation, claiming the NAP would be followed or is a feature of libertarianism is bullshit.| show=}} | + | {{DES | des = The "non-aggression axiom" , also known as non-coercion and NAP, is one of the most widely repeated bits of libertarian propaganda. It simply means "we want to coerce you to live by our rules whether you like it or not." "Steal my candy bar? Then you must die!" It is an incoherent piece of rhetoric. And just how is a libertarian compelled to adopt the NAP? Without such an explanation, claiming the NAP would be followed or is a feature of libertarianism is bullshit.| show=}} |
The "non-aggression axiom" specifically exempts use of force to punish or deter violators of rights claims, calling it "retaliatory". In other words, they say it's not coercive only because they are in favor of it. Sorry, aiming guns at people is coercive no matter what your justification. | The "non-aggression axiom" specifically exempts use of force to punish or deter violators of rights claims, calling it "retaliatory". In other words, they say it's not coercive only because they are in favor of it. Sorry, aiming guns at people is coercive no matter what your justification. | ||
