%0 Journal Article
%T The Human Body Sword
%A Kris Borer
%J Libertarian Papers
%D 2010
%I Ludwig von Mises Institute
%X The human body shield problem involves an apparent dilemma for a libertarian, forcing him to choose between his own death and the death of an innocent person. This paper argues that the non-aggression principle permits a forceful response against the property of innocent individuals when a conflict is initiated with that property. In other words, a libertarian may shoot the hostage in order to save himself.
%K libertarianism
%K non-aggression
%U http://libertarianpapers.org/2010/20-borer-human-body-sword/