What people overshadow is that mainstream American politics is mostly authoritarian in nature, which is a morally deplorable system to begin with. The fact that the state mandates anything is abhorrent, no matter the excuse; but the blatantly deceitful 'for the children' excuse is the most insulting.
As far as the report on Chile, that's simply an attempt to Cherry Pick. Using a voucher system still involves the State in education, which is exactly the opposite of what I was presenting; unless tax funding is completely removed, you can't generate realistic data. You haven't even presented a relevant example that contrasts my statement, just a hodgepodge Google scholar snapshot.
Minimum wage is a violation of the right to property, as the government is inserting itself between worker and employers and artificially inflating (undeservedly) the cost of labor. It isn't the duty of the employer to pay a livable wage, it is the duty of the employee to improve themselves to seek better pay and live within their means. Arguing about the survivability and quality of life of the lower economic brackets is simply a red herring ploy to falsely justify communalism and extortion (which is what minimum wage law is). It is undeniable that minimum wage and mandatory healthcare laws increase the cost of production, reduce work force, and create a barrier to entering business for all but the already well-off. Not to mention, that the use of state mandated fiat currency has done more to diminish the quality of living of those who earn the least than any other measure or factor. The State creates the problem, then uses class warfare distractions to shift blame to the middle and upper classes, rather than admitting that they are intentionally reducing the buying power of the dollar through inflation and minimum wage hikes. The entire minimum wage program is a band-aid policy that simply buys half a decade of perceived 'improvement' only to result in shifting the pain right back to the lower and middle classes again.
Saying that the increase only applies to their income in excess above the bracket makes it OK is asinine. Any increase in the rate of taxation is unacceptable. It doesn't become magically more moral just because they make $X more than someone else. This wealth envy epidemic in our country is getting out of control.
Lastly, my policies are Fiscal Conservative:Anti-Authoritarian, not simply 'right wing' as mainstream right wing politics are authoritarian in nature. Which was my whole initial point; the defnined American 'Right' simple leans towards economically conservative (except for special interests), socially conservative, authoritarianism; whereas the American 'Left' leans towards economically liberal, socially liberal, authoritarianism. I'm saying both popularity viewpoints are counterproductive. Because both styles rely on the concept of communal property.
The idea of communal property is asinine and basically violates the fundamental right of the individual to own property and self-determination (taxation is such a violation, as the mob, via the State, seizes wages without consent from a worker for 'public good').
I take no issue with employee organized unions, however, I believe that employers should be able to fire to any reason, and should be able to refuse to employ unionized persons.
I understand the premise of unions, and appreicate their original intent, but believe they have become corrupt political interest groups that have simply made business more expensive.
Except the Australian economy is desperate for skilled labor and technical expertise, because their taxes and policies retard individual economic growth.
They pretty much offer free dual citizenship to anyone in electronics or medical fields for coming to work in their country, because they need such incentives to offset the oppressive taxes and overburdened social welfare system (which is failing, like in most European-style governments).
Well, since doctors (brain surgeons) already have a revive ability, what could make sense is a special chat channel for them that is exclusively for negotiating revives, but that would also make the hospital channel obsolete.
I can see something to that effect, though I still believe that it should never result in a full heal or immediate exit from the hospital. This, as stated previously, makes med kits and drugs obsolete (especially since players tend to use robber-baron pricing practices to get a leg up).
What people overshadow is that mainstream American politics is mostly authoritarian in nature, which is a morally deplorable system to begin with. The fact that the state mandates anything is abhorrent, no matter the excuse; but the blatantly deceitful 'for the children' excuse is the most insulting.
As far as the report on Chile, that's simply an attempt to Cherry Pick. Using a voucher system still involves the State in education, which is exactly the opposite of what I was presenting; unless tax funding is completely removed, you can't generate realistic data. You haven't even presented a relevant example that contrasts my statement, just a hodgepodge Google scholar snapshot.
Minimum wage is a violation of the right to property, as the government is inserting itself between worker and employers and artificially inflating (undeservedly) the cost of labor. It isn't the duty of the employer to pay a livable wage, it is the duty of the employee to improve themselves to seek better pay and live within their means. Arguing about the survivability and quality of life of the lower economic brackets is simply a red herring ploy to falsely justify communalism and extortion (which is what minimum wage law is). It is undeniable that minimum wage and mandatory healthcare laws increase the cost of production, reduce work force, and create a barrier to entering business for all but the already well-off. Not to mention, that the use of state mandated fiat currency has done more to diminish the quality of living of those who earn the least than any other measure or factor. The State creates the problem, then uses class warfare distractions to shift blame to the middle and upper classes, rather than admitting that they are intentionally reducing the buying power of the dollar through inflation and minimum wage hikes. The entire minimum wage program is a band-aid policy that simply buys half a decade of perceived 'improvement' only to result in shifting the pain right back to the lower and middle classes again.
Saying that the increase only applies to their income in excess above the bracket makes it OK is asinine. Any increase in the rate of taxation is unacceptable. It doesn't become magically more moral just because they make $X more than someone else. This wealth envy epidemic in our country is getting out of control.
Lastly, my policies are Fiscal Conservative:Anti-Authoritarian, not simply 'right wing' as mainstream right wing politics are authoritarian in nature. Which was my whole initial point; the defnined American 'Right' simple leans towards economically conservative (except for special interests), socially conservative, authoritarianism; whereas the American 'Left' leans towards economically liberal, socially liberal, authoritarianism. I'm saying both popularity viewpoints are counterproductive. Because both styles rely on the concept of communal property.
The idea of communal property is asinine and basically violates the fundamental right of the individual to own property and self-determination (taxation is such a violation, as the mob, via the State, seizes wages without consent from a worker for 'public good').
It would only be viable if Revives and Med Kits were cheaper by a large margin than the self-revive.
Or if the Self-Revive could only reduce hospital time to 75% of the stating duration and was more costly. Perhaps it would require a series of merits or education/occupation perks to unlock.
But, really, it doesn't seem too imperative (5 medkits @ $13k ea. will get you clear in a jiff, so just keep a stack in your inventory).
Arguably, there is little difference between the Republican Party and the Democratic Party when it get's whittled down to measuring actions.
Both parties pander to their special interests, specifically lobbying corporations and billionaires (Bernie Sanders? The Koch Brothers?). Both support short-term, knee-jerk legislation to generate a false appearance of 'addressing critical issues' (Every gun bill ever, 'religious freedom' laws). Both have supported continuous warfare since WWII (via open conflict, 'policing actions', or covert operations). Both keep raising taxes to pay for 'communal good' programs (Obamacare is a tax program, via the penalty). Both have promoted domestic and foreign policies that violate fundamental human rights (the Patriot Act is a prime example) and sow discontent in other countries when no relevant threat has been proven (ask the Germans about how we wiretapped their chancellor's phone...).
In the end, reducing the overall imprint of government in our day-to-day lives seems like a more reasonable solution. By ending public education, you make private schooling more affordable, competitive, innovative, and efficient. You also reduce the pro-government dribble that get's dumped into our kids heads every day. Not to mention, you end the moral hypocrisy of forcing single people to pay for other people's kids against their consent.
Similarly, if you end TANF and WIC, you end the pilfering practice of wealth reallocation, which is morally abhorrent. Charity at gunpoint is extortion, not something to soapbox over and expect to be seen as a decent human being.
To that end, even progressive taxation is unethical; how can anyone justify seizing upwards of 38% of a person's annual income, regardless of how much it is overall. I know plenty of people who hover under the $100k annual bracket to avoid the insane increase in taxes.
As Tolshortte has previously stated, most of the issues in our culture come from individuals passing the buck on taking a stand for something. Rather than suffering the inconvenience of having to pay a little extra for a product, or drive to a store further away, instead they try to vote for the government to be swing like a club, beating those they disagree with into submission. Ironically, this is exactly the kind of behavior our government was designed to prevent.
I think, that through the community, serious players can have their own 'Code of Honor'. This can manifest in keeping one's word, never cheating a deal, or simply never letting a grudge go.
I suppose, such actions could garner popularity and infamy within the community itself, and the player's reputation could eventually have long-term ramifications, if it ever becomes prominent enough.
Given the size of the player base though, some substantial dedication to such behaviors would be required.