I have a different view, but first, thank you for sharing yours.
Yes, I could move to a different country. And I have thought about that quite a bit. There may come a time when I decide to do it.
But it's troubling, morally, to do so. Here's why.
An old man is walking down the street. He's a peaceful guy, minding his own business. A couple of thugs come up to him, stick a gun in his ribs, and demand his wallet.
He doesn't want to do it, but he reluctantly gives up his wallet, in the hope that they won't choose to harm him any further.
If after this incident, the man chooses not to move to a safer neighborhood, would you say that he is then endorsing the actions of the thugs?
In my view, the man has done nothing wrong. He did not initiate force against anyone else. When the thugs, who clearly do not respect individual rights demanded his money, he made a rational calculation and did what he concluded was most likely to save his life.
This is why, while I could move to another country, I'm (currently) unwilling to do so. I would prefer to stay in my home, and work as best I can to be an advocate for virtue and peaceful, voluntary cooperation.
And finally, yes, I agree with you, the government of the United States has done some horrible things. You might have noticed that I am not exactly an advocate of a large and powerful state. :-D
Yes, I could move to a different country. And I have thought about that quite a bit. There may come a time when I decide to do it.
But it's troubling, morally, to do so. Here's why.
An old man is walking down the street. He's a peaceful guy, minding his own business. A couple of thugs come up to him, stick a gun in his ribs, and demand his wallet.
He doesn't want to do it, but he reluctantly gives up his wallet, in the hope that they won't choose to harm him any further.
If after this incident, the man chooses not to move to a safer neighborhood, would you say that he is then endorsing the actions of the thugs?
In my view, the man has done nothing wrong. He did not initiate force against anyone else. When the thugs, who clearly do not respect individual rights demanded his money, he made a rational calculation and did what he concluded was most likely to save his life.
This is why, while I could move to another country, I'm (currently) unwilling to do so. I would prefer to stay in my home, and work as best I can to be an advocate for virtue and peaceful, voluntary cooperation.
And finally, yes, I agree with you, the government of the United States has done some horrible things. You might have noticed that I am not exactly an advocate of a large and powerful state. :-D