Moneyless Society

topic posted Tue, October 25, 2005 - 7:42 PM by  Unsubscribed
As believer in Libertarian Socialism, I believe in the abolishment of money and private owership of the land and natural resources.

I believe that the earth belongs to everybody and nobody, and that we all have a right to sleep on the earth, drink clean running water, and use the earths resources in an ethical mannor that respects all life.

However, my personal economic views is that in an autonomous society, some things should be owned in common (Water, farmable land, bamboo for building, ect), some things should be given freely of peoples own choosing, but barter should still be an option for those who wish to trade specific craft items.

As a medicine practioner, I may offer my services freely to anybody who needs to be cured of an illness, though I would certainly appreciate gifts including medical herbs to heal more people or some food to eat.

However, if I dont realy feel like doing something, then somebody offers me something I realy like in exchange, which motivates me to do it, is this bad politics to engage in trade?

Also, if I realy like something that I am using, and somebody else asks me if they can have it, am I entitled to give it to them?

Just wanted some opinions on these issues from the community.
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