My post indicates no such thing, what a silly construction to put upon it. I'm interested in delivering a necessary service to a given population with the greatest economy and efficiency. If you're so blinded by ideology you'd defend a system that provides the same service - FOR TWICE THE COST - and completely fails the needs of some 40 million of your fellow citizens, I can't wait to hear your thoughts on evolution.
Likewise for terms like 'theft', 'slavery' and 'force' - what the devil are you on about? Do you live in society, with other human beings, or don't you? If you do, then both benefits and responsibilities attach to that - such as paying taxes towards the common good. If you don't, then go live in the forest - and leave your language by the door on your way out, since that's another social gift you use without paying for.
Likewise, I wouldn't steal from my neighbour, but I'd probably work together with him to maintain the road that serves both of us. You'd have two roads, I suppose?
Sorry if I misconstrued your previous post, but I think we differ in our views. I don't think I'm blinded by my "ideology", I'm very aware of the pitfalls of using force to try to achieve a "good". I believe your point of view relies on rationalization even though it may be driven by self riteous good intentions.
My thoughts on evolution? I have captured a Gigantopithecus and keep him locked in my basement, "for his own good". I provide him "free" medical care, but I make him uproot trees and build my roads with his massive 9 foot body because well, it's for his own good.
Although he's made a pass or two at me, I've declined his advances. I'm presently looking for a large hairy Neanderthal type woman to keep him occupied, perhaps you can assist me in finding him a mate? Hey, you asked.
Theft is the unauthorized taking of another persons, property, labor or services. Slavery is when the fruit of a persons labor is not controlled by that person and they are directed to perform certain tasks against their will. Force is what the government uses to ensure that you comply with their edicts, whether the edict makes sense or not.
The "common good" is a term people sometimes use to rationalize making other people comply with their idea of what is best for them. For instance some prohibitionists believe the "common good" is achieved by putting pot smokers in jail. I prefer to let individuals decide what they can do with their own body. I extend that to their own life, labor and property too.
Yes I live in a society with other people. I interact with them on a voluntary basis, my personal relationships are good, there is a good deal of mutual respect. At the risk of sounding egotistical, I'm kind of a well liked guy, courteous and helpful. From time to time I do live in the forest, by my own choice of course.
Working together when it is done on a consensual basis is a good thing. Making somebody do otherwise, to work against their will or to purchase something against their will or to labor for the benefit of another against their will , what are those things?
Perhaps you wouldn't steal from your neighbor. You would rather have the "officials" do it for you. Employing somebody else to take something from another...doesn't change the fact that theft has occurred.
P.S. - I don't really have a Gigantopithecus in my basement, they're extinct.
