Guns, bayonets, and the Destruction of Private Property

Why is it that some people – most people, unfortunately – short-circuit when the idea of roads built by other-than-coercive methods comes up?

McDonald’s doesn’t need to force people to buy Quarter Pounders. Those who want them, buy them. Those who don’t – don’t.

My gym has a membership fee. If you want to use the facilities, you pay the fee. People not interested in using the facilities aren’t forced to buy memberships they don’t want or use.

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