Is charity authoritarian? It can transform someone's life for the better (clearly not trivial) and it needn't impose on anyone who wants to ignore it. It's neither liberal nor authoritarian, but charitable actions--i.e. assistance, could be part of government policy. What axis should that be represented on, then?
-- Master of the science of the art of the science of art.
I was trying to think of an economic policy that you wouldn't immediately dismiss as illegitimate, and that is obviously not trivial in terms of the positive difference it can make to some people's lives. By that reasoning, such things should go on their own axis.
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Nah, I don't care what they're for. Unless they're absolutely necessary (for our continued existence, not to make someone feel better about themselves because they voted for it) and can not be done by the private sector, they should not be done by the state. I just can't back an "what should we use stolen money/liberty from our citizens for" axis, because it's predicated on stealing money/liberty from citizens.
(Score: 2) by acid andy on Sunday June 28 2020, @01:43PM (3 children)
Is charity authoritarian? It can transform someone's life for the better (clearly not trivial) and it needn't impose on anyone who wants to ignore it. It's neither liberal nor authoritarian, but charitable actions--i.e. assistance, could be part of government policy. What axis should that be represented on, then?
Master of the science of the art of the science of art.
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Monday June 29 2020, @12:10PM (2 children)
Charity is voluntary. If it's not voluntary, it's theft not charity.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 2) by acid andy on Monday June 29 2020, @02:06PM (1 child)
I was trying to think of an economic policy that you wouldn't immediately dismiss as illegitimate, and that is obviously not trivial in terms of the positive difference it can make to some people's lives. By that reasoning, such things should go on their own axis.
Master of the science of the art of the science of art.
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Monday June 29 2020, @09:55PM
Nah, I don't care what they're for. Unless they're absolutely necessary (for our continued existence, not to make someone feel better about themselves because they voted for it) and can not be done by the private sector, they should not be done by the state. I just can't back an "what should we use stolen money/liberty from our citizens for" axis, because it's predicated on stealing money/liberty from citizens.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.