Abstract

LARRY J. SECHREST replies to critics of his Fall 1999 Journal of Ayn Rand Studies article, "Rand, Anarchy, and Taxes." Sechrest argues that none of the critics provides an effective counterargument to his claim that all known taxing schemes redistribute income and wealth. Sechrest reviews some recent research, which strongly suggests that complex legal systems can exist and have existed without the benefit of being either established or enforced by government. He concludes that, insofar as the anarchy versus minarchy debate is concerned, the preponderance of evidence is on the side of anarchy