Of independence, libertarianism and chips
You are never truly independent till you
- wash your own underwear
- scrub your own toilet
- and make the coffee you want to drink
Meanwhile, Gopi asks 2 question that I think needs a bit of answering. First is this post – Granted that one can’t wish away a government or a form of governance overnight, what is the smallest unit that the government should be concerned with? My answer is let the individual fend for himself/herself. Let the individual, if he/she is the marrying and settling down kind, provide for his family, or not. That is between the individual and the spouse/family.
If the individual wants to pull the plug on himself, he/she is free to do it. Let them manage their affairs, and let’s keep the government out of this please!
The second question Gopi asks here needs a little more thought. If you know the answer, head over to Gopi’s place and help him out.
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July 21st, 2005 at 12:43 am
I’m pretty independent then! Glad to know that. Makes me feel so much more important.
July 21st, 2005 at 8:36 pm
Letting the individual do whatever doesn’t really work when there are children involved. If the parent(s) commit suicide, where does that leave the kids?
What about abuse? Do children have no rights at all until they reach the age of majority? If those rights are managed by the parent, then shouldn’t there be some restrictions on parents? If the rights are managed by the government, that introduces the usual set of issues.
It’s not that easy.