smashthestate wrote:They are against pollution laws, however, the second that pollution damages someone else's property or health or whatever, it will be stopped. While there is an absense of pollution regulations, the law of protecting each citizen from physical harm or property damage by the actions of another citizen, major pollution in all forms would be against the law, for it damages people's property and health.
Remember: In Libertarian philosophy, everything revolves around Property. A man's worth is measured in the wealth and property he has accumulated. But Libertarians are quick to point out how evil it is to gain wealth by putting a gun to your head and demanding all your money. That's a big no-no. Instead of that, they want to put you into a position where you have a choice between giving them your money or starving to death. They hate physical force because it might be used against the rich and powerful, but they love blackmail because the rich and powerful are the only ones who can do it.
But enough of that - let's get to the point. From what you just said, Smashthestate, I conclude that in your Libertarian Paradise it would be perfectly ok for companies to dump tons of toxic waste on public land where no one lives - like Antarctica, for example. Am I right?
smashthestate wrote:They are against safe work place laws. No employer forces its employees to work, so by choosing to work there, the employee takes on the risks of the workplace.
And what if ALL workplaces have equally bad conditions? What if ALL employers treat their workers like dirt and don't waste a penny over their safety? What "choice" do you have then?
smashthestate wrote:However, history has shown that employers who provide no or little safety to their employees quickly find their workers leaving or striking.
You should study 19th century history a bit more, and learn about the working conditions that were forced upon the people by their employers during those times.
Also, I see you neglect to mention that Libertarians want to give employers the right to fire any workers on the spot. Thus, anyone who goes on a strike is immediately fired.
smashthestate wrote:They are also totally against the FDA. They believe that product quality control should be turned into private product quality reporting. The FDA, and the other thousands of medical regulations, fees, and taxes, is what has driven medical care costs so high. As far as private product quality reporting, such organizations already exist. Observe such groups as the Consumer Reports, etc. These private groups tend to be far more honest and efficient in exposing unsafe and harmful products than any government agency has been.
And what happens when drug companies start bribing these private organizations to give favourable reports?