Re: Strange Question for ACists and libertarians
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Var,
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please keep in mind that security is not a synonym for freedom.
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Is there any connection between the two, is there any reason to assume that freedom needs security (or protection).
Cody
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Government is the negation of freedom. You could make an argument that government (particularly one that is limited) is around to protect freedom. To paraphrase Jefferson "Taxes are the property spent on securing the remainder". This could easily be changed to say "the freedom you lose from government security is spent on securing the remainder".
You'll notice that I applied the government to security. Because when I spend money buying locks for my doors, or a safe in my home, or an insurance policy against theft, or life insurance, or a guard dog, or a policy with a security company it's a voluntary decision that doesn't require unathorized delegations of my freedom. I have both freedom and security.
I guess you could argue that government is the only means for providing security, but that's a whole different debate.
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