(Well, actually
it is, but we won't go there.)
On a
previous thread I was said to be an exemplar of the libertarian obsession with property rights, my property rights in particular. Maybe, maybe not, but let's pretend it's not all about property for a bit. I'd like to quote one of my favorite bloggers,
Will Grigg. This particular piece is about
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It's not really "is parenthood a right or a privilege" as much as it is "is your body yours and yours alone, or can the government take control over it?"
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Well, the same way progressives only hear libertarians talk about property and guns, I only hear progressives talk about hate speech and gay marriage as though a government license to marry were something to be coveted rather than detested.
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Only insofar as it touches on self-ownership.
The point is it's not the only thing I think about.
BTW, property rights are not civil rights, they are human rights.
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That's the eternal debate between the ideologies. One side claims they are human rights, the other claims they are civil rights (that should be eliminated).
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If it ever became a valid threat to the greater good to breed excessively, it should be regulated because the act in question is then an infringement on the rights of others - the rights of all versus the right of the individual to procreate as s/he sees fit.
And what of those who have proven themselves to be unfit parents?
Do as you like, so long as you harm no other.
In the absence of such factors though, yes, such a thing would be an infringement of the individuals right to self ownership at the very least.
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We all know how libertarians feel about that concept.
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It's nice to see a thoughtful post on the subject that makes absolute sense.
"The deeper question is, why would you want any entity to have the power to be able to implement such a policy whether or not it is on the agenda today or not?"
I wouldn't. I suspect progressives in this case think they can "fix" things. There's a certain amount of hubris involved.
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"telemann" is apparently some kind of music genius, so he has an excuse (or at least a reason, perhaps excuse is too benign) for his being rude and dismissive. While I don't always agree with you, you are always well reasoned, so I was curious as to what kind of genius you are to stoop to his level ;)...just wondering? (obviously, I hope, this is TIC, as this is the second time I've done it :D))
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Thats what i wondered too.
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