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CMV: Libertarianism would never work in a large society.

I originally heard about Libertarianism from my college government teacher, and thought it seemed like a great idea. Much more reasonable than Democrat or Republican, the government doesn't take your money and you're allowed to have social freedoms. Basically a society where everyone can do whatever they want as long as it's not harming another person, and they are not forced to give their money to the government. True freedom, right?

Maybe total freedom isn't all that great. The number one issue with Libertarianism is the core of their argument: "Taxation is theft. One should have the right to pay for what they want to pay for". How would this work in a large society, such as the US? If basic things like the police, military, school, and government exist publicly, then we are still paying taxes and forced to do so. You can say "well you don't have to pay, you just won't get the benefits". Then all poor people, disabled, elderly, sick who either cannot work or don't make enough are essentially excluded from protections and education, and these services become privatized. This is an invitation for tyranny and fascism, which leads to anarchy and an overall shitty, dysfunctional society.

Oh, and let's not forget the 500,000 children in the foster care system. I guess they will be homeless and die in a Libertarianism society, since foster parents are able to support the children through taxes.

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I voted Libertarian in 2016, so I am definitely open to the idea of it. Please change my view.
gpt
First of all, Libertarianism doesn't have to be this extreme.  Second, there are ways for a government to make money that aren't taxes.  A government could own land, a particular natural resource, a company, etc.  Further, you can have taxes based on the damage you do rather than income.  For instance, pollution (including carbon emissions) is not a basic human right and infringes on others' rights.  So a Libertarian government could have a pollution tax (especially carbon tax) and make loads of money from that which would then go to police, environmental protection, etc.