Saturday, October 17, 2009

Objectivism v Collectivism aka Rand v Marx aka Capitalism v Socialism: slippery slope

Your need does not create an obligation in me v From each according to his means, to each according to his need

I have a right to produce and disperse the fruits of my labor as I see fit, including giving to charity v I have a right to the fruits of your labor because of my need or because I am a member of a disadvantaged group

I choose to work because I benefit directly and because I can improve the lives of the ones I love, repay those I'm indebted to, and help those I deem worthy v You may work and we will decide how the fruits of your labor are disbursed, you may even get to keep some

I am a free man and choose to work to not only survive, but thrive v you are our slave as evidenced by our ability to tax you on threat of imprisonment

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