Bob Murphy Show Ep. 412 Evaluating the SoHo Immigration Debate and Malice on Darkhorse
May 28, 2025
Adam Haman returns to share insights from the Soho Forum debate on immigration, where Dave Smith challenged Alex Nowrasteh's views. They discuss the nuances of immigration policies through a libertarian lens, touching on property rights and public resources. The conversation shifts to Michael Malice's thoughts on anarchy and egalitarianism, sparking a dynamic exploration of societal governance and individual rights. Listeners are treated to a lively debate on equality, ethics, and the complexities of managing immigration in today's world.
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Libertarian Immigration and Property Rights
- The fundamental libertarian debate on immigration centers on government property control of borders.
- Dave Smith argues many libertarians misunderstand public property rights in this context.
Public Property as a Libertarian Problem
- Public property is fundamentally illegitimate and conflicts with libertarian principles.
- Both Dave Smith and Alex Nowrasteh's arguments stumble because they accept government control of public property.
Modest Immigration Enforcement Proposal
- Fortifying borders to prevent unauthorized entry while treating long-term residents humanely is a pragmatic approach.
- Such a policy avoids the moral pitfalls of harsh deportations of established immigrants.