News Does libertarianism just shift tyranny from the government to individuals?

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The discussion centers on the practicality of libertarianism and its implications for individual freedom versus government control. Critics argue that while libertarian ideals advocate for minimal government, they risk transferring tyranny from the state to individuals, particularly in areas like environmental protection and corporate accountability. The conversation highlights concerns about the effectiveness of tort reform in holding corporations accountable for pollution and the challenges of decentralized power leading to local corruption. Additionally, there is skepticism regarding the infallibility of the U.S. Constitution, with calls for modernization to reflect contemporary societal values. Ultimately, the debate questions whether a truly libertarian government can effectively protect citizens' rights without becoming tyrannical itself.
  • #91
ApplePion said:
Both Article 1 and the Second Amendment refer to the same thing--militias. You are claiming that equating militias to militias is like equating the Post Office to the Armed Forces...
The issue at hand is use and control of militias. A1 provides for nationalizing the militias for suppression insurrection. You insist on taking this to mean the only purpose of militias is to await nationalization by the federal government, as if the federal government's power to tax meant the only purpose of citizens was to pay taxes (and serve in nationalized militias).
 
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  • #92
ApplePion said:
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While people now tink of the Bill of Rights as being a key part of the Constitution, they were not even originally intended to be in there --they were put in later to amend the Constitution to gather political support from some dissenters.
Otherwise there would be no US or Constitution.