The Census is invasive, says Michigan

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Elephant Walk

Assigned? That sounds like fascism, not a libertarian dream. Furthermore, the rather standard argument is that corporations would build the roads (not contracted out, but over sole design), however a Hayekian (and thus free-market perspective) is that there is a market gap which the government must provide.

She's not necessarily talking about libertarian perspectives though.

Regulations aren't necessary. They're heavy-handed and generally hurt, instead of help. Let the market decide. The only regulations necessary are those which ensure property rights. As long as property rights are in place, the economic system will remain in place.

You did notice the banking problems we've had the last few years?

And what AOIIAngel said about the FDA. Who would put out bad products in this age of litigiousness? Seriously? The same people/corporations who try to do it now.

You're confusing things rather badly, this was the point where I realized you did not understand what you were talking about. The argument is NOT against libraries, it is against the state funding libraries.

She's not confusing things rather badly, you didn't read. She said public libraries -- libraries funded with public funds.

Like I said, I don't think she was trying to reflect a classic libertarian position, but rather the extreme positions of patriot movement types -- the ones who refuse to put ZIP codes on their letters because that's an acknowledgment of government authority and intrusion. (Yep, I've dealt with them -- address the letter just right or they won't accept delivery.)