ITT All the reasons, rational, logical and otherwise, to hate libertarians. All different forms and colors, no discrimination.
I go first.
Libertarians suck because they think that clearly defined ownership rights is enough to stop crime.
Name:
Anonymous2007-09-08 20:06 ID:WyfCNbWv
Libertarianism is a fine ideology for those who can live in a sustainable and comfortable way without any safety nets. And there are some people who can. The problem is that most people can't; most people need state subsidised healthcare and education or they don't get any.
For people that struggle to pay for food and housing, how are they going to react when they are paid less because their boss is an ass, or when little jimmy gets a broken arm or two because some driver didn't break any speed limits (because they don't exist)?
For the non-elite, libertarianism actually takes away their freedoms. Their freedoms to live comfortably and sustainable. Hardcore socialism isn't any better, but social democracy under a mixed economy (PROTIP: mixed means both nationalised and privatised education & healthcare exist so people use whatever fits them best) is invariably better