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Originally posted by sgtclub
Perhaps, but viewed it in terms of relative power, if the government takes your property, given the size of the government relative to you, the power relationship really is unchanged. OTOH, If the government takes you and gives it to a private citizen, the marginal power shift if greater.
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So property is power? I totally agree, which is why I'm so into redistribution, especially in light of the right to leave property (i.e. power) to your kids, but I'm heartened to see you state it so explicitly. This is what makes me think there is hope for you yet.