Dumb arguments against libertarianism are increasing, as guardians of the expansive state begin to worry that the country might actually be trending in a libertarian direction. This may not be the dumbest, but as Nick Gillespie said of a different argument two weeks ago, its the most recent: <\/p>\n
The deadly drug war in Long Islands Hempstead ghetto is a harrowing example of free-market, laissez-faire capitalism, with a heavy dose of TEC-9s <\/p>\n
Were looking to market, sell and profit off drugs the way any business would handle their product, Tony says. Only our product is illegal, so more precautions need to be taken. Its all systematic and planned, all the positions and responsibilities and assignments. All of thats part of our business strategy. Its usually real smooth and quiet, because thats the best environment for us to make bank. But now, we at war, man. Aint nothing quiet these days. <\/p>\n
Deutsch describes the competition between the local Crips and Bloods in terms not usually seen in articles about, say, Apple and Microsoft or Ford and Toyota: <\/p>\n
As for strategies, they seem to have settled on a war of attrition, aiming to kill or maim as many of their enemies as possible. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Theyre far better armed and willing to use violence than the smaller neighborhood cliques scattered throughout Nassau County. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Theyre also able to keep out other competitors through use of brute force. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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