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Originally Posted by Snake Doctor
Should it be the government's responsibility to provide security to it's citizens in the form of the military, and federal and local law enforcement?
What about fire protection? Should the government provide that or should we all pay a premium to a for profit fire department and if you don't have coverage then your house burns down?
What about education? Should all elementary schools charge tuition and if you can't afford it then your kids don't get an education?
Maybe all of the roads in the country should be privately owned toll roads, and if you can't pay the toll then you can't drive.
Where do you draw the line on your libertarianism?
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I draw the line in many arbitrary places just like everyone else. I'm not against government in general. I'm in favor of smaller government. From my point of view the big ticket items like military spending, medicare, social security, health care and employment insurance are the ones most worth scrutinizing.
I live in Florida. I already can't go for a drive without paying a toll. I don't mind paying a toll for driving. Non-drivers are being unfairly taxed for public transportation!
Honestly, I don't spend a lot time thinking about fire service. It's a very small portion of my total tax burden. I'd be completely happy to pay a fire service fee. Hell, my insurance company should pay the fire department a fee for reducting the potential damage from a fire.