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The libertarian position is that people have the right to do what they want as long as it doesn't affect the rights of others. In other words, a libertarian's view on abortion depends on the rights they believe a fetus should have. There is no inconsistency in being a pro-life libertarian...

What he said is absolutely true.

I was speaking more from a monetary standpoint than from a fiscal standpoint. Interest rates are low, but pulling back on stimulus would at least allow prices to drop which in itself would help spur demand in the long run. From a fiscal standpoint, you can help lower costs and decrease barriers...

Do you know what else increases demand? Lower prices.

TBF... Prices would be more likely to go down than up long term due to increases in productivity and efficiency.

Good for them.

No... I think just because you own the machine doesn't make you liable in the same way that one of your tenants killing a hooker in an apartment you rent out doesn't make you liable just because you are the landlord. If you simply rented out the machine and it was your buddy who was acting out...

With regard to the mines issue, I still think that you wouldn't be liable though an argument can be made if to take a piece for each mine produced. Otherwise, you are pretty much a landlord. That being said, you don't necessarily have to be an owner in order to be liable.

No you wouldn't be liable in this scenario. Why would you be? Jim-Bob is the one making the mines and reaping all the profit. Hell, what's even in it for you?

I would say so yes.

With regard to a company... An owner would be anyone who owns assets in a company and takes part in its profits and losses.

I answered the second part of your question. Ownership can involve one thing or multiple things. Just cut to the chase and tell me what you're getting at.

It can be either.

Owners of a company in a free market cannot shield themselves from liability with regard to non-consenting third parties.