The answer to statist "like it or leave" fallacies
Political ·Sunday November 21, 2010 @ 01:50 EST (link)
From a comment on The Stranger's blog, the Slog, on entry Why The Stranger is Wrong About Everything, by intern Matt Luby. The comment's author is only given as "cubbybear" and I don't know if there's an original source beyond that.
To everyone that says "if you don't like the violence inherent in the system then leave", I have a short story:
You are a woman and throw a party. Late that night, a man at the party tries to rape you. You scream at him to stop, but as he pins you down he whispers in your ear, "if you don't want to get raped then you should just leave."
"But this is my house," you respond.
Strangely, most of your fellow party goers side with the rapist.
Books finished: The Road To Serfdom, The Pig That Wants To Be Eaten.
