You own yourself, and you make decisions for yourself. As Aristotle pointed out over 2300 years ago, humans are creatures of reason, rational animals. Thus, we are capable of running our lives as we see fit, and acknowledging others' ability to do likewise. Everything else outlined in this book follows from these basic facts.
The State exists because it's encouraged us to surrender full ownership of ourselves and submit to the edicts of governmental officials. We are told that such prevention of personal choice and denial of property rights are for our own good, or "general welfare." The State mocks our self-respect and our respect for others by taxing us, regulating us, and foisting its many operations on us. More...
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