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Old 03-03-2007, 03:11 AM
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Default Re: Why Is AC/Libertarianism So Bothersome?

The problem with a FAQ is that the people for whom it is intended (lurkers who suddenly try to debunk Austrian theory with poorly thought-out, previously discussed examples) are too impetuous to read the FAQ in the first place.

EDIT: as to why these ideas arouse so much discomfort, I think it's because whenever two people pit vastly different economic systems against each other, one's advocacy of system A appears like an act of aggression against the supporter of system B. When you are a strong believer of individual sovereignty who thinks that aggression against your private property should be swiftly punished, it makes it very hard to be civil with a socialist who is trying to do what you would see as aggression. And vice-versa; I'm sure that liberals dislike hearing support for a system that denies goods, services and equality to those whom they believe need it more.
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