Carl says:

The history of how we ended up being wage slaves is interesting, but does not justify the current situation even if every transaction was voluntary.

The critical issue is: which rights can parents alienate on behalf of their children? Can they sell their future labor? Can they sell their right to their share of planet earth?

Most libertarians answer "no" to the first and "yes" to the second. However, "yes" to the second results in a partial "yes" to the first, since the landless end up having to labor for their share of God-given resources.

Geolibertarians answer "yes" to both. So does the Bible (see Leviticus 25). In fact, you will find a running theme in the Bible that true freedom is not mere lack of bondage, but is owning one's own farm or business.

See my "Really Natural Rights" at holisticpolitics.org and "God's Welfare System."

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