i think what people often instantly get wrong when thinking about libertarianism (0% tax, no gov, etc) is that at the first mention of these ideas they assume that the libertarian doesn’t appreciate the systems and services that are currently provided by government (and funded by taxes)
libertarians (as far as i can speak for all libertarians, which is not very far), i’d argue, still very much value all of these “common” goods and services
i think most would agree that water, electricity, defence, money, etc. are very important goods and services
it’s just that the libertarian believes that, it’s not just possible, that these systems can operate outside of government rein / state control, but that it’s the vastly superior option
(because the best system flourishes in a voluntary environment where life, liberty and property are respected)
imo libertarianism simply runs counter to any sort of coercive control, or any sort of involuntary system
(but, i’m no expert in these matters)
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