[MD] NHS? No thanks

[craigerb at comcast.net]

[Case] 
> Since you have a voice in your government and are under no obligation to 
> participate in the economic system, it is hard to say you are forced. 

Hard for you, but not for me.  Your line of reasoning could be used to justify way too much government.


[Case] 
> Can you think of a single civilized society where such a view [of voluntary vs. force as yours] predominates?

Ah, but I consider a society as being civilized to the extent such a view of voluntary vs. force does predominate? 

[Craig, previously]
I repeat my proposal:
At age 18 each person selects 1 of 2 options:
Option 1:  A portion of one's income goes into Fund A for essential services
that are provided in common (e.g., defense, police, fire, government,
courts, infrastructure).  Another portion goes into a separate Fund B which
is distributed only to those who have selected Option 1 in need of e.g.,
food, shelter, clothing, education, health care.  The rest is kept.
Option 2:  A portion goes into Fund A; the rest is kept.

[Case] 
> it seems a little lame to offer [your proposal] up as an argument against what is 
> practiced throughout the developed world. 

Evolution hasn't ended with our current "developed world".
Craig