Government Plunder and the Role of Law

Exploring the concept of government plunder and the law's role in defending or perpetuating such actions, drawing from historical perspectives and warnings about the dangers of blurring governmental and societal boundaries.

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In his 1850 essay The Law, Bastiat railed against socialism, and argued that legitimate law isn’t just the will of politicians, but instead is based on protecting the natural rights of individuals. You can see inspiration in these views from Locke, Jefferson, Paine and more.

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