Hello, DU. I am a libertarian.

[R.Quinn]

56. Thanks for your thoughtful post

I can certainly appreciate your viewpoint. Harassment in the workplace absolutely sickens me as well. My question is, how do we prevent this stuff from happening without heavy-handed government interference?

I think the best way is for workers to self-organize. I fully support the right of workers to unionize and become their own best advocates for good wages, fair treatment, etc. This provides an effective check on the power of the employer and holds them accountable for their actions. I think the only time the government should get involved is if force is initiated by the employer upon an employee (e.g. rape). Otherwise, if it's a matter of being pressured or coerced by an employer to do something (which I would still find morally abhorrent), I don't think that's sufficient grounds for government involvement.

Just to be clear, I don't believe libertarians are ever "fine" with harassment, anymore than they are "fine" with racism or starvation. We can all agree that such thing are terrible, but I think libertarians believe there are better ways to solve these problems within the private sector than with an overgrown government handing out edicts and executive orders.

Again, thanks for you post!