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    Re: Government Shutdown!?!?

    Quote Originally Posted by stratus_020202 View Post
    I don't think I agree with this. I mean, it sounds good, but what if we did have the choice of who to fund with out tax money? Do you really think enough people would support the military? I doubt. And then we're screwed.

    On the other hand, how is it legal to ask someone to work without pay? I know, it's the government, but still. Won't this open a huge window for other companies?
    Yo, what's up Stratus?

    You definitely bring up a good point. Many people voice the same concerns about those that might not choose fund the military if given the choice.

    The first thing that comes to my mind when I read your comment is "Suppose an individual does not wish to fund the military: Is it then OK to use coercion or violence (if it comes to that) to make them pay?" My second point is this: Had I choice to decide how to spend my own money, in the first place - politicians would have been unable to use it instigate, provoke, or otherwise facilitate animosity between or among other societies. Thus greatly reducing the risk of sudden attack from the get go.

    But as to asking others to work for free - I would never! I value the freedom that I do have and I understand that defense and a sense of protection is needed. However, it seems the government constantly commits atrocities. Also, it seems, to me, that the government is highly inefficient. If other companies were able to provide better defensive services - I would gladly pay for them.

    Of course, at least with today's societal structure, this is all theoretical simply because the government doesn't allow for competition or individual choice in these matters. So, it's an inherently difficult position to defend considering the modern political paradigm.

    Just my thoughts, let me know what you think.

    Lucas
    Last edited by Tache; 04-09-2011 at 03:15 AM.

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