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Why Libertarians Are Terrible on Immigration | Jeremy Kauffman and Aristocratic Utensil | 1/30/26

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Jan 30, 2026
Aristocratic Utensil, a European monarchist-leaning commentator, and Jeremy Kauffman, a libertarian activist and entrepreneur, debate immigration politics. They discuss why many libertarians oppose enforcement in practice, the trade-offs between market solutions and cultural compatibility, and how law, optics, and enforcement shape political outcomes.
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ADVICE

Expect Stiffer Measures After Long Laxity

  • Recognize that restoring order after long neglect demands pragmatic acceptance of stronger enforcement.
  • Auron Macintyre advises not to expect enforcement to be gentle after decades of lax policy.
INSIGHT

Provocation Kills Protest Sympathy

  • Public sympathy vanishes when protesters deliberately provoke law enforcement or obstruct official duties.
  • The Aristocratic Utensil argues aggressive protest behavior undermines moral claims against enforcement.
ANECDOTE

Deliberate Arrest To Defend Freedom Of Movement

  • Jeremy Kauffman deliberately got arrested in New Hampshire after police trapped his exit to assert citizens' rights.
  • He says he complied and charges were later dropped, illustrating principled nonviolent resistance.
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