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The current global trade (non-software) relies on security provided by US Navy. Global Trade is not Free Trade! You need a security under-writer for it. I think Libertarians have a "blind-spot" there.


I'm not sure about that, unless you're conflating libertarians with anarcho-capitalists. Minarchist libertarians would actually consider that making free trade possible through military might is in the purview of the state.


You may be right, but what is libertarian idea of maritime trade in hostile world and how would a free market established in such circumstances.

(I am not asking for full answer.. you can point me books or links)


You might want to check out what the US Navy did to the pirates.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbary_pirates#18th.E2.80.931...


You are saying that the minarchist Night Watchman State will have 10 carrier strike groups? I don't think that word means what you think it means.


If that's what's required to ensure the freedom of the Night Watchman State citizens, sure.




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