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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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To: sourcery
If government operates solely on the ability of the individual to pay, then you have essentially voided the concept of "equality before the law" and replaced it with "if you're poor, you're screwed."
35 posted on 04/16/2002 5:47:56 PM PDT by Poohbah
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To: sourcery
Actually, the Somalis DO have a government. It's called "Al Qaeda."
36 posted on 04/16/2002 5:48:38 PM PDT by Poohbah
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