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RE: I Do Not Want "Closed Borders" Because I'm Not An Immoral, Fearful Idiot

in #politics8 years ago (edited)

can't have freedom because collectivist coercion still exists? ... seems like faulty logic.

The time for justice/voluntary exchange is always right now. Not in the future when you think it's suitable for every party...If an anarchist is going to be consistent rather than a hypocritical statist, then they should promote voluntary exchanges at all time. Regardless of your fears.

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can't have freedom because collectivist coercion still exists? ... seems like faulty logic.

I haven't made that claim. So that's a straw man.

I'm saying {state + state enforced border control} is not necessarily a less libertarian outcome than {state with 'open borders' policy}.

The time for justice/voluntary exchange is always right now. Not in the future when you think it's suitable for every party

The time for restitution (part of justice) is right now too of course. And state border control can be a form of restitution to the people subject to that state's predations. A consistent anarchist needs to recognise that, regardless of their fears.