27 June 2011

Ten Principles of Classical Liberalism

This is a pretty good summary of the principles behind classical liberalism (by a G. Stolyarov II):



The only one I would disagree with is #5. I don't believe an aggressive response to aggression initiated by another need be proportional. Someone who has initiated aggression has implicitly given permission to their victim to respond in whatever way necessary to stop the aggression as quickly as possible, to prevent further loss and damage, and even to recover what was taken (if possible).

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