Re: Philosophy questions - Morality & Moral Theories
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That's basically the statist argument. Unfortunately, decree isn't sufficient to claim a legitimate property right. Nice try, though.
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Nice try refuting me. So, who gets to decide who owns what? Take our 1000-person island... who owns it? I say I do. And who are you to oppress me by taking my property?
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Again, decree is not a legitimate method of acquiring property. It is used (by states, often) as a method of gaining control of property, but it does not confer a legitimate property right.
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