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To: sourcery
Basically, you just said that any form of government is immoral.

Go live in a place where there is no government. (They do exist.) Let us know how your experience goes.

32 posted on 04/16/2002 5:26:57 PM PDT by Poohbah
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To: Poohbah
Basically, you just said that any form of government is immoral.

No. There are those who agree with you, and who therefore advocate anarchy. Myself, I advocate minarchy: a government that has no power or right to do anything that a private individual would not also have the right to do (assuming he has the requisite means and skill). Such a government would have to charge for its services the same as any other business (no payment, no service, just like a volunteer fire department). You would buy insurance to help cover any unexpected government expenses (e.g., a major court case or criminal investigation, for example).

Go live in a place where there is no government. (They do exist.) Let us know how your experience goes.K/i>

I am always amazed at the willingness of people to become extortionists in order to get their hands on others poeple's money--as long as they themselves don't have to point guns at people and throw them in jail.

But yes, there are places with no government. The Somalis haven't had a government for over ten years, and appear to be doing far better than they did when they had one. Consider: Is Government a Mistake? Exploring the Anarchist Option.

34 posted on 04/16/2002 5:44:56 PM PDT by sourcery
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