petro wrote:
>
> Tim May:
> >made explicit because Yag Sotteth gives them to us! There are many
> >well-meaning folks who claim that a "right to decent housing and
> >adequate medical care" is a God-given right. Never let the Jesus
>
> I am not speaking to the "God-given" part, but I do believe
> that everyone *does* have a "right to decent housing and adequate
> medical care".
>
> Just like with the right to free speech, the right to a free
> press, and the right to keep bear arms, there is no commensurate
> obligation to have them provided.
>
> No one should have the ability to *stop* someone from
> acquiring decent housing, medical care, strong crypto, or a gun.
Oh, that's good. Let's say I own and live in a large house with
several vacant apartments. Shouldn't I be able to stop arbitrary
people from moving in? Even if they're willing to pay, should I be
able to prevent them from moving in if they smoke or want to have
loud parties?
Perhaps that's a misreading of what you intended to express. I can't
think of any justification for my _preventing_ someone else from
acquiring housing. However, what if I live in a very small town and
have the only vacant apartment. If someone comes to town and I refuse
to rent to him, I am effectively stopping him from acquiring housing.
Should I be allowed to not rent to him, in your view?
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