>You can always count on nirvana to come up with the maximal libertarian argument.
Thank you!
>What proof is there that this is a government created monopoly?
I'm sorry, but I thought everyone knew that in the USA, most municipalities created a monopoly right, which they sell to the highest bidder, to operate cable services within their borders. This comes up for renewal on some long term, but during that term, only the government ordained company can operate a cable service.
That's the definition of a monopoly.
>What exactly is the "violence" that Austin would do to competitors?
"Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force. And like fire it can be a fearsome servant and a terrible master." -- George Washington
>Do libertarians not believe in the concept of natural monopolies?
Since most of the people who reject liberty misuse the word "monopoly" in my experience, I think you'll have to define it more precisely.
But in this case, there isn't any argument that these are natural monopolies-- like the post office, they are government created monopolies.
Thank you!
>What proof is there that this is a government created monopoly?
I'm sorry, but I thought everyone knew that in the USA, most municipalities created a monopoly right, which they sell to the highest bidder, to operate cable services within their borders. This comes up for renewal on some long term, but during that term, only the government ordained company can operate a cable service.
That's the definition of a monopoly.
>What exactly is the "violence" that Austin would do to competitors?
"Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force. And like fire it can be a fearsome servant and a terrible master." -- George Washington
>Do libertarians not believe in the concept of natural monopolies?
Since most of the people who reject liberty misuse the word "monopoly" in my experience, I think you'll have to define it more precisely.
But in this case, there isn't any argument that these are natural monopolies-- like the post office, they are government created monopolies.
It is literally illegal to compete.