tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post4218010803167129711..comments2023-06-15T09:13:45.467-04:00Comments on Liberty's Torch: Do You Own Yourself?Francis W. Porrettohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05862584203772592282noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-30416551617565076712016-05-17T16:37:48.211-04:002016-05-17T16:37:48.211-04:00As the owner of my body, I am responsible for ever...As the owner of my body, I am responsible for everything it does.<br /><br />As the owner of that car parked on the hill on which I didn't set the parking brake, I am responsible for any damage it might cause.<br /><br />As the owner of that person over there, I am responsible when he shoots me. As I'm responsible for the murder, not only have I already been punished for it, the guy who shot me is absolved of any wrongdoing.<br /><br />Involuntary servitude problem solved. :)Tim Turnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-2564892075974316982016-05-17T12:52:04.146-04:002016-05-17T12:52:04.146-04:00I'd say "mutual obligations agreed by con...I'd say "mutual obligations agreed by contract" describe the spousal relation better, Tom. The obligations are certainly real enough, though. Just try telling the Missus that you can't be bothered to remember your anniversary and see what happens next! Francis W. Porrettohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05862584203772592282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-85145195113853381902016-05-17T12:11:08.538-04:002016-05-17T12:11:08.538-04:00Mmmm...actually, in a sense, at least, _spouses_ o...Mmmm...actually, in a sense, at least, _spouses_ own each other.Tom Kratmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13342132821284754125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-89504154206280749522016-05-17T09:49:12.605-04:002016-05-17T09:49:12.605-04:00quick read; I think if you substitute "contro...quick read; I think if you substitute "control" with "use and dispose" you get Rand's theory of rights.The only public figure that used the self ownership argument was Alen Keys (if memory serves, Haw, I'm 81). Also the Declaration used the word "unaliable". 18th century usage takes this to mean (I think) cannot pass into others.<br /><br />All the best. Weight training for you? Works for me and my farked up spine due to running up and down hills lugging 4 duce morter parts courtesy of the USMC <br /><br />Sent from my sternum zipper<br />GlennAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10707544900488913761noreply@blogger.com