Philosophical Vegan Forum

Also, mkm brought up an interesting point here; I think you can disprove hard propertarianism in libertarian framework, if we assume that for example the rule self-ownership is a part of it. If Bob and Alice use their resources and parts of their bodies to make a baby, then it should be their baby,...

However, if the President is Orange Man , the car should be made to automatically self-destruct the moment he enters. Just a random reminder for all members, please don't (even in jest) suggest any actions that would cause several governmental agencies to focus on us. (Or at the very least, include...

This may not be the type of topic that gets a ton of attention, but one that causes a ton of harm for no reason- Lawn care. It's pointless, has a HUGE environmental impact, is responsible for killing untold amounts of beneficial insects, and waste land that could be used for productive crops and ben...

There is a valid discussion to be had about property rights that is a matter of contention among Libertarians, but we'll set that aside for now. ;) Well I think that discussion would be best had here, since that’s one of my biggest criticisms of libertarianism and NAP. And given that you're the onl...

More importantly, it is justified theft. I am only available to debate for a short while (for reasons), but please bring up the other points again and I will address them as time allows. This is the simplest reason for Libertarians existing. You clearly agree with me that - Taxation is theft. Howev...

I recently listened to a NPR broadcast about self driving cars, and they brought up an interesting moral debate. ( Yes, the oft drunk Libertarian listens to NPR. :shock: ) A main question they brought up was how the AI should react when an accident was inevitable. (Likely due to a non-AI equipped ca...

Apologies for not responding directly to the OP, I got side tracked. There are groups that will provide spaying/neutering services for free. You would have to catch the cat though, and I don't know how you feel about that. (Recent first hand tip, wear gloves.... even tiny cats have extremely sharp c...

Weird. I just recently rescued a feral kitten. Now I guess I have a cat. The Vet said it was a 4 week old girl, but 6 weeks later it has definitive testicles, so either the Vet was wrong, or it's just girl balls. (And when I say rescue, I don't mean I went to a shelter and adopted a cat. I mean my p...

Thanks for the reply. Now if someone say, stole your television, and you see them running down the street with it, that is a different story, and one which many Libertarians debate themselves. This was where my concern lay with my question. If the thief were to violate my private property, does thi...

Once someone uses agression, the NAP is void. So if someone attacks you, (a peaceful person) you can retaliate with force up to and including death. Which "kind" of aggression? If a masked person thrusts his way into my home with the intention to steal valuables, is it permissible to murder him? Wo...