From: Paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > You have the right to buy anything that is legally for sale. You > don't have the right to buy things that are illegally being sold such > as stolen or smuggled property. The government offers a privilege for > people to sell foreign goods in America if they pay a tariff. > This is > completely unrelated with what you're allowed to buy. > > If someone sets up a lemonade stand in my front yard without my > permission, and I kick them out, you're trying to tell me I'm > violating your right to buy lemonade from my property which I'm > not. > > If your idea of liberty includes trespassing against others with > impunity, I don't know what to say to you.
This is what is known as a straw man argument. By completely misstating the opposing point of view as well as the facts, it is hoped that a few quick points will be scored. Unfortunately is does not work when people are paying attention to the discussion. BWS ForumWebSiteAt http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Libertarian Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Libertarian/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
