I, Extremist!

Every once so often the 'Extremist' comes to town!

You've all met him. He's this horrible, somewhat politically awkward person who refuses to conform to a slim worldview given by the politically correct, the media and the Government. It's somewhat dubious as to what he actually believes, but everyone else agrees that generally, whatever he says can safely be disregarded because we all know he's an extremist!

Now, what's so bad with being extreme? And what does it even mean? To have ideas somewhat outside of a tiny-weenie political space of opinions currently in charge of most countries, doesn't seem too bad. I mean, diversity and all.

I'll have a look at some things I believe, and we'll establish whether or not that's extreme.

I believe...

- ...theft is wrong
- ...initiating violence is wrong
- ...using threats of violence against other people is wrong
- ...fraudulent behaviour is wrong
- ...that individuals can make decisions about their own lives
- ...that individuals can make decisions about what to eat or what substances to put into their bodies!

Apparently, if you agree to any of this, you're also an extremist! We, the club of extremists, salute you!

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Some examples of theft: income taxes, VATs, bank robbery, pickpocketing.

Some examples of initiating violence: U.S Interventions in foreign countries, assault, rape, police violence.

Some examples of threats: Tax Agencies ("if you don't pay, we throw you in jail"), Government Police force, a horse's head on your pillow, promises to hurt/kill someone.

Some examples of fraudulent behaviour: paper money*, artificial credit expansion, central banks, Bernard Madoff, Ponzi Schemes, mails-to-your-inbox-telling-you-you've-just-won-$1million

Some examples of individual decision-making: what to construct, what sexual services to sell, where to live, whom to marry (including sex of that person), what salary you offer your potential employees.

Some examples of substances and food: raw milk, non-FDA-approved drugs, marihuana, smoothies or fruits.

*with no claims/not 100% claim to real money or underlying asset.