Compulsory Mask Wearing Part II
Dear Kenn:
Yes, infecting others with Typhoid is like shooting random poisoned metal spikes all over the place. If that’s not just the sort of thing the NAP is supposed to stop, then my understanding of libertarianism is sadly deficient.
Best regards,
Subject: Re: Mask Mandates Continued
Dear Walter,
After discussing this issue with some work friend libertarians, they came up with a good counter argument which is that a virus is more like poisoned metal spikes shooting out of your body intermittently. I agree that is a closer analogy however I don’t think that changes the analysis. If you are on property where all the inhabitants were in an implicit contract that poison spikes intermittently being spewed from your body is permissible, I still don’t see how a libertarian could justify having a third party come in and force them to “stop shooting the spikes” (wear a mask.) Otherwise, how could you justify your positions on Murder Park or voluntary slavery. The problem with common property is still the same. Specifically, that some people think it is ok and others do not. My work colleagues agree.