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Originally Posted by derrida
"Laissez-faire capitalism is the only social system based on the recognition of individual right and, therefore, the only system that bans force from social relationships." -Ayn Rand
The problem with the Randite philosophy espoused by members of groups such as the Libertarian Party or the FSP is its failure to recognize the use of force in situations not related to the use of governmental intervention in market processes.
The existance of capital is only possible through the use of force; the force involved in obtaining said capital as well as the force one must apply to maintain ownership of it. One can outsource this defensive force to whatever institution is most convenient, be it the free market or the state.
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Oh, we recognize that the use of force is sometimes necessary. Hence why Ayn Rand still wanted the police and military.
You are taking her point far too literally.