SATURDAY, DEC 28, 2013 09:30 PM +0900
Why I fled libertarianism ― and became a liberal
I was a Ron Paul delegate back in 2008 -- now I'm a Democrat. Here's my personal tale of disgust and self-discovery
EDWIN LYNGAR
リバタリアンをやめた理由
リバタリアンは、庶民のためになっていない。失業保険には反対だし、給食にも反対している、不景気のとき、政府がそうしたことをやらないで、だれがやるのか、と。
さらに、リバタリアンの多くは陰謀論者であったり、人種差別主義者であったりして、ついていけなかった、と。
Why I fled libertarianism ― and became a liberal
I was a Ron Paul delegate back in 2008 -- now I'm a Democrat. Here's my personal tale of disgust and self-discovery
EDWIN LYNGAR
リバタリアンをやめた理由
The Republican convention didn’t turn me off of libertarians, but I started losing respect for the movement while watching the financial meltdown. Libertarians were (rightly) furious when our government bailed out the banks, but they fought hardest against help for ordinary Americans. They hated unemployment insurance and reduced school lunches. I used to say similar things, but in such a catastrophic recession isn’t the government supposed to help? Isn’t that the lesson of the Great Depression?
There are a lot of libertarians in the Tea Party, but there are also a lot of repugnant, religious nuts and intolerant racists. “Birthers” found a comfy home among 9-11 conspiracy people and other crackpots. After only a few months, I had absolutely no desire to ever be linked to this group of people.
リバタリアンは、庶民のためになっていない。失業保険には反対だし、給食にも反対している、不景気のとき、政府がそうしたことをやらないで、だれがやるのか、と。
さらに、リバタリアンの多くは陰謀論者であったり、人種差別主義者であったりして、ついていけなかった、と。