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RE: What Is Capitalism? What is non-anarchy?
"The moral justification of capitalism does not lie in the altruist claim that it represents the best way to achieve “the common good.” It is true that capitalism does — if that catch-phrase has any meaning — but this is merely a secondary consequence. The moral justification of capitalism lies in the fact that it is the only system consonant with man’s rational nature, that it protects man’s survival qua man, and that its ruling principle is: justice."
Ayn Rand, Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal, 20
Voluntaryism is based on the moral principle that each person owns himself, isn't a slave to anyone else for anything. That infers the moral right to self-defense and defense of others whenever that principle is violated. It also implies that each owns the fruits of his labor, and has the moral right to freely transact such fruits with others in ways that don't violate the self-ownership of others. It also implies that no one has a right to the fruits of another's labor. Personal responsibility. Live and let live.
Rob, Steemit: Logical Thinking 101 ;)