These three words, secrecy, security, and privacy, are thrown about, often with an intent to imply relationship among them. But none of them actually imply the others or any combination of the others. the critical element for each is whether they are legitimate provinces of the state, and in the hands of the state, are they appropriately administered. Let’s look at each as a standalone entity.
Tag: responsibility
Obligations, Responsibility, and the Inalienability of the Will
Even among those who subscribe to the non-aggression principle (NAP), there are those who do not understand the nature of obligations, responsibility, and the inalienability of the will. While a thorough discussion of these issues could fill many volumes, it is my desire to provide a simple summary for those who desire an overview of the subject.
A Strictly Scientific Worldview is Incompatible with Moral Responsibility
Many scientists hold to a worldview that is strictly scientific, one in which “free will” is taken to being an illusion or an old superstition. These same scientists will also maintain that we have moral and ethical responsibility for the actions we take. These are incompatible stances.
This is Why Young People Go to College
Most people don’t realize just how much pressure young people feel to be mediocre, monotonous, dull, dependent, unproductive, and unhappy.
Ignoring Bad Questions
Many times I see people ask questions which only demonstrate they have no clue what they are even talking about; they don’t even understand well enough to know what to ask. Not only about liberty, but regarding science and other things I actually know a little about.
The State: Bad “Government”
“Government” has two aspects, one positive, the other negative. The positive aspect is protection of the individual, through protection of their rights. The negative aspect is the State.
Some Views on Left and Right
“Left” and “Right” are a false dichotomy in most ways that count. However, I’ve noticed something that has caught my attention in how people who identify on either side view their fellow human beings, and thought I’d share.
News Flash for Jack Lew: The US Government is Already Broke
Vis a vis “paying for the deficit caused by the tax cut,” Mr. Lew, the answer is simple: Reduce spending to match revenues, just like every responsible household in the country does.
Holding Parents Responsible
Here’s a philosophical brain teaser for you: Should parents be held responsible for their children’s actions? My culturally programmed answer to this question is, “Yes, because children can’t be held responsible for their actions, they’re too young to really know what they’re doing, and since somebody should, why not the ones who are raising them?”
Murderous Scumwad Shrugs Responsibility
So, a murderous scum Blue Line Gang member murders a kid while killing a suspected thief, and once again isn’t held responsible. Instead, the whole disgusting gang protects him or her (probably “him”) from responsibility by hiding the murderer’s identity.