It is the last refuge of a statist who is losing an argument: “…but what about the roads?” This is supposed to be the strongest argument for why we need a centralized authority with a monopoly right to initiate violence, but in fact it is one of the strongest arguments for how anarchy can (and does) work. Join us today on The Corbett Report as we explore some of the surprising evidence showing how anarchy can bring peace to our roads…and our society.
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Documentation
Corruption in Japan public works projects
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07:10
List of countries by traffic-related death rate
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08:03
Traffic-related injuries is 9th leading cause of death (projected to become 5th)
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08:14
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09:11
The Privatization of Roads and Highways
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09:24
Walter Block on The Corbett Report
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10:11
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20:34
Traffic control – the road to nowhere?
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23:14
Martin Cassini on The Corbett Report
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29:38
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35:45
Part 1: Roads unfit for people
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36:06
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36:08
Brent and Johnson – Equality Street
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46:18