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RE: STATE CRIMES & CRIME WITHOUT STATE
But some are not as capable and willing to deal with those who transgress - for them we need some structure, some mechanism.
That is literally what government is.
But some are not as capable and willing to deal with those who transgress - for them we need some structure, some mechanism.
That is literally what government is.
Dang.. and I try to sneak that one by! ;-)
Well, no, I am thinking on a much more localized and limted-scale - it could be neighborhood associations or a directly funded agency with limited powers .. literally with a true mandate to "serve and protect" .. this is the kind of thing that needs to be considered.
I'm not seeing the difference between anything you just said and government. :)
Our government especially, being a representative based one, very much has that mandate to serve and protect. Unfortunately too many people do not pay enough attention, which leaves opportunity for abuse. The answer isn't "no government" because as you stated we need some structure to deal with transgressors. Neighborhood associations are de facto small governments, and over time they would grow and become full scale governments. And frankly, have you ever lived in a community governed by a homeowners association? They make the US Government look utterly benign! ;)
"Have you ever lived in a community governed by a homeowners association? They make the US Government look utterly benign!"
I've never seen homeowners associations murder millions of people and extort everyone for half of their money.
Yes, homeowners have to pay the monthly association dues. However, it's not like the homeowners didn't know this when the bought the house, those fees are very clear up front. Homeowners associations are therefore voluntary whereas governments are coercive.
That was said tongue-in-cheek. Lighten up, Francis.