I think we need to all get used to more critical thinking.  We have to make distinctions.  Do we want no central authority?  Then how could we ensure core human rights are equally guaranteed?  But with too much central authority, the executive branch might just decide to go to war, and not be balanced by having to reach a consensus.

So I feel like I look at basic human rights, and earnestly try to think of the fairest way to provide this. I try to think about how far these guarantees go.  More 'extreme' public / private examples...

 

Should tax payers pay for every nose job a celeb wants?

Should we let a house burn because the owner didn't pay some fee?

Should tax payers pay for anyone to get a phd?

Should we allow rural children to go without education, because the private company will not serve the area?

 

We need to start seriously seeing grey instead of blank and white.  I like your points too! :)

 

by snellcode on 03/03/2011 08:24:01 PM EST

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