This whole libertarian ethic that's currently in fashion is so woefully unable to deal with the demands of post-modern industrial economies like Canada. Looking at these arguments that SebC just roundly refuted is more proof that added populism based on fundamentally flawed ways in which the world works is not a legitimate alternative to government.
I think alot of voters in this thread need to digest that. If it sounds too good to be true in an election campaign and if it amends easily to a simple framework on how government should work and how society works I would be very cautious. The basic idea is that growing populations and economies like Alberta's are increasingly difficult to govern and manage. As more cosmopolitan and diverse wants, needs, and tradeoffs present themselves in this mix we have a tendency to trend toward the simple and easy to understand.
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