7 Everyday Problems You Wouldn’t Have In A Libertarian Republic

By: Laura Meyers

Ever wonder what it would be like to live in a utopian libertarian republic? I imagine it’s probably something similar to Texas, but still better. In a world where guns aren’t scary, weed is totally chill, and what you earn is what you keep, we would all be happier people. But, the Rolling Stones said it best, you can’t always get what you want. And that’s when God created the politician.

1. Having a percentage of your paycheck withheld 

One of the most disappointing feelings in the world is opening up that tri-folded piece of paper on Friday only to see that part of what you earned is going into someone else’s wallet instead of your own. Then, you start to monetize all the potential things you could have purchased with your withheld money, and looming sadness overwhelms you at the thought of the new pair of jeans and animal shelter donations you could have bought and given if only you were given the chance.

Well, in a libertarian republic, that wouldn’t happen! You’d earn a full paycheck! And not only that, but your place of employment would also earn their full paycheck in combination with open competition and no bureaucratic red tape, potentially allowing you, as an employee, to earn higher wages on top of all that.