ana014: Private Ownership of Public Space | Part 2: Exploring Opt-In Trusts

Tim and Joe deep-dive on some of the ideas that Tim presented in his 2017 Porcfest speech (ana013). In particular, we consider opportunities and challenges of privatizing public space using “opt-in trusts.” View full show notes at anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana014. ----more---- Intro We recommend listening to the previous episode ana013 before this one. Discussion Joe’s reaction An important contribution to Libertarian theory Similar ideas in Libertarian thought Roderick Long – Homesteading public use Walter Block Space: The Final Public Space Hans Herman Hoppe Public Space as a foundation of the State Does government ownership legitimize immigration restrictions? Governments may not have the same reciprocal rights as private property owners Forceful eviction conflicts with the NAP, but is a reasonable right for private property owners to reciprocally extend to each other Frank Van Dun – Freedom of Movement and Encirclement Walter Block Rebuttal – Tunnels and Helicopters THE ANSWER IS ALWAYS FLYING CARS Government should not have the right to restrict public use Porcfest Reactions to Tim’s speech View from the top Ownership by abutters Slippery Slope – back to the Hoppe argument Easement for public use Opt-In Trusts Buyout process to remove from public use Give people a choice in the level of ownership Ownership structures – let the market sort it out Who gets to opt-in to the trust? The same conundrum as Marxist “everybody owns everything” Russian Vouchers, windfall profits, de facto monopolies Universal Basic Income vs. Universal Dividend Dilution of dividends How can Trusts raise money? Why you don’t want Australian Roads Privatize Public Space = Privatize Everything No government property means no need for government police A workable incremental approach Create your Opt-In Trust today! Friends of the Park Demonstrating good faith – Open Source Charters Post-State Cities – Stay Tuned Free Staters looking to build – Give Tim a Call – Adra Architecture Links/Resources ana013: Private Ownership of Public Space | Part 1: Tim’s Porcfest Speech Roderick Long – In Defense of Public Space Hans Herman Hoppe on Public Space and Immigration Stephan Kinsella – Land Claims are Relative Hoppe – Divest to the Taxpayers – Near the end of the article. See also the Kinsella link above for a reference to Hoppe’s position. Note, we will discuss Hoppe’s immigration argument in Part 3 of the Citizen of Nowhere Series, whenever we get around to finishing it. Walter Block’s Rebuttal to Hoppe Frank Van Dun – Freedom and Property – Where They Conflict Walter Block’s Rebuttal to Van Dun Jeffrey Tucker – Flying Cars Join the Conversation Use hashtag #ana014 to reference this episode in a tweet, post, or comment