I've been reading the Libertarian Philosophy thread and almost posted this question there, but I think it deserves a separate thread to allow attention to be given to just how common situations might be worked out under a libertarian form of government.
I'd like a discussion without appeals to books nobody has read or philosophers, but your own ideas how simple things could be handled without a meltdown. For example, here is a scenario that occurred to me.
I'd just like a simple explanation of how this would work.
You say that individuals can enjoy their property rights so long as they hurt no one. Yes? OK, in this case, Guy A offends guy B in some way everybody agrees is harmful. You say Guy B can take him to court. Yes?
Suppose the court finds for Guy B. How is the finding enforced?
A. Massive police and court system bears down on Guy A.
B. Guy B can take revenge on Guy A.
C. Anybody who wants to can take a shot at Guy A.
D. Guy A can ignore the court's finding with impunity.
I just don't understand this wonderful concept where everybody has responsibility. And by the way, how is the court funded - and if there is an enforcement function, how is that funded?
Similarly,
I have no need to contribute to public works unless it personally benefits me. Right? Ok, one guy paves the 50' in front of his house, the next guy leaves it a dirt track, the next guy makes his track gravel, the next guy paves his, etc. How does this work?
TIA
I'd like a discussion without appeals to books nobody has read or philosophers, but your own ideas how simple things could be handled without a meltdown. For example, here is a scenario that occurred to me.
I'd just like a simple explanation of how this would work.
You say that individuals can enjoy their property rights so long as they hurt no one. Yes? OK, in this case, Guy A offends guy B in some way everybody agrees is harmful. You say Guy B can take him to court. Yes?
Suppose the court finds for Guy B. How is the finding enforced?
A. Massive police and court system bears down on Guy A.
B. Guy B can take revenge on Guy A.
C. Anybody who wants to can take a shot at Guy A.
D. Guy A can ignore the court's finding with impunity.
I just don't understand this wonderful concept where everybody has responsibility. And by the way, how is the court funded - and if there is an enforcement function, how is that funded?
Similarly,
I have no need to contribute to public works unless it personally benefits me. Right? Ok, one guy paves the 50' in front of his house, the next guy leaves it a dirt track, the next guy makes his track gravel, the next guy paves his, etc. How does this work?
TIA