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From: kort@hounx.UUCP (B.KORT)
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Subject: Re: Reason gets misunderstood everywhere (Or Libertaria as a Goal)
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Date: Sun, 12-Jan-86 14:13:16 EST
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I agree with Laura Creighton that a Libertarian goal is worth pursuing.
However, one must recognize that a desirable prerequisite for Libertaria
is that all citizens choose their behavior rationally and are sufficiently
informed and knowledgeable that they do not ignorantly engage in an
activity that causes grievous harm to innocent parties.  Lack of awareness
of the harmful effects of our actions is a primary reason why people
engage in imprudent behavior.  In a Libertarian society, what do you
do with people who are operating at a more primitive level of enlightenment?
--Barry Kort