Inalienability and Punishment: A Reply to George Smith

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07/30/2014 Journal of Libertarian Studies Stephan Kinsella

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In this article, Stephan Kinsella critiques George Smith’s recent article in Liberty magazine on capital punishment.

Volume 14, Number 1 (1999)

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Kinsella, Stephan. “Inalienability and Punishment: A Reply to George Smith.” Journal of Libertarian Studies 14, No. 1 (1999): 79–93.

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