Originally posted August 18, 2011
I have a fetish for the free market; the voluntary exchange of goods and services. I am a kinky, queer, capitalist. The free exchange of goods and services is as absolutely essential as the free exchange of ideas.
Where would civilization itself be without capitalism? Would we have McDonalds, widescreen TV, an explosion of innovative music, and cinema without capitalism?
Would we have the ability to freely practice, or rather to have the time to practice our particular fetish without capitalism. Think of where some might be without the availability of latex, pvc, or lycra? Or the myriad of styles of high heels?
Government intrudes into business at every step of the way.
I remember reading a column from a representative of the Small Business Administration. The point of the article was “business needs the permission of government to operate”. The opposite is actually true. Government intervention in business via regulations and taxes, stifle business development and destroy opportunities for others. From Amish milk producers, to adult video entertainers, government impedes the progress of business at every turn. From financially in the form of taxes, to regulatory mechanisms to deign what is ‘acceptable business practice’
Capitalism created this country. It was capitalism that has marched ever forward in the name of progress. I am referencing specifically the US economy until the Panic Of 1878. After this period our economy has become polluted by the incestuous relationship of the Federal Government and large business. Regulations now exclude competition, subsidize politically connected insiders, and destroy wealth opportunities for others.
The Kink Academy is an example of how capitalism is innovative and produces wealth for its principals, shareholders, and employees. Kink Academy creates a safe medium for a customer to learn about their kinky interests, try others, and discover something about themselves. Kink Academy also provides educators a platform to inform and market themselves to a wider audience.
More educators means more information, this generates more subscribers, which in turn means Kink Academy can offer more value for their subscribers, while creating more opportunities for educators. The responsibility for ensuring the continued growth of the business is on the owners of Kink Academy.
Kink Academy is a non-coercive, voluntary business, just like any non-kink business a person would patronize. No mandatory purchases, or annual taxation of money earned. A person is free to choose to spend their hard earned money where they choose. The government is the opposite of the voluntary business model. It demands tribute at the end of a gun, then spends your money without your consent. Consider the debt “crisis”. It is not a crisis at all; given that military spending and the endless printing of money that got us into this situation.
Yes, we all have to license our cars, pay our property and income taxes, and “obey” the laws. However, the government operates on our consent, and without our consent it would fall apart. As a person who believes in non-coercive consent unwaveringly, I choose not participate when I have the choice. I try as hard as possible to not put myself in a position to be dependent on government. I grow my own food when I can, I shop at the farmers market, I own gold, I patronize businesses who have earned my dollars with their customer service and competitive prices.