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But Does He Mean It?

The AP via the San Fransisco Chronicle: Thousands in Lebanon Protest Government

"It is my civic duty as a Lebanese to take part in this uprising," said Youssef Mukhtar, a 47-year-old engineer. "Enough bloodshed and disasters. It is the 21st century, and people should be able to govern themselves. The situation has become unbearable and we have to regain our country."

The portion I've emphasized, if taken seriously, leads to an ultimate conclusion: the advocacy of market anarchy or anarcho-capitalism. Proponents of self-government, in my opinion, exclude the concept of the state right from the beginning.

Unfortunately, Mr. Mukhatr goes from a welcome idea straight back into collectivism with the "our country" bit, revealing a contradiction that plagues most people to this day.

Posted by drizzten on February 21, 2005 01:12 PM |

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