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Old 10-01-2008, 08:03 PM   #8
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My question to those who are more of the libertarian bent (SU, Arch, IPU, et al) is how much suffering is tolerable to preserve maximum individual freedom, eschew any kind of taxation or governmental involvement?
I believe in helping people when they need it, but I believe it shouldn't be forced, i.e. higher taxes for universal health care.

If I'm allowed to keep more of my money, then I would have more in order to help.

As for the bailout, which seems to be a part of what Williams is writing about, I don't want my tax dollars going to help idiots who made stupid business decisions. That's really all it seems to be. If they tank, it's their own fault.
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