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Re:A Defense of libertarianism (and response to Zed, etc.) by gaius on Sunday January 11, 2009 @01:56PM (#429399)
But the other states don't matter! If Libertarian country A is in trouble (from an aggressor, not of its own doing) and free citizens from Libertarian country B want to get involved, they are free to do so. It's none of B's government's business! It would not even occur to a Libertarian that he or she might require the government's permission.

Tho' given that the Libertarian value is long-term freedom, it's unlikely for a Libertarian nation (not the same thing as s state) to be caught napping. A Libertarian country is likely to have a well-trained and well-armed militia, but not much equipment or experience or inclination for expeditionary warfare.

Re:A Defense of libertarianism (and response to Zed, etc.) by sfg on Monday January 12, 2009 @02:54PM (#431018)
Indeed, people do go abroad(independently of government decree) to fight for causes they believe in. Just look at the Spanish civil war.
Re:A Defense of libertarianism (and response to Zed, etc.) by gaius on Tuesday January 13, 2009 @01:00PM (#432362)
Or American pilots joining the RAF in WW2.