A significant recurring theme in the comments is that the man is essentially forcing a redistribution of wealth.
Speaking for myself, I have no in-principle problem with that. I broadly support capitalism because it is probably the system that gives the best overall result. But I’m perfectly happy to support redistribution if the benefits genuinely outweigh the costs.
“So from a libertarian standpoint, this is not an admirable act—he forced the shareholders to do something they didn’t want to do.”
But he also saved many people from having to do something they didn’t want to do, namely, die. The balance is still in his favour: he chooses the lesser evil.
A significant recurring theme in the comments is that the man is essentially forcing a redistribution of wealth.
Speaking for myself, I have no in-principle problem with that. I broadly support capitalism because it is probably the system that gives the best overall result. But I’m perfectly happy to support redistribution if the benefits genuinely outweigh the costs.
“So from a libertarian standpoint, this is not an admirable act—he forced the shareholders to do something they didn’t want to do.”
But he also saved many people from having to do something they didn’t want to do, namely, die. The balance is still in his favour: he chooses the lesser evil.