I understand the force of the anarchist argument against government, and I agree that our experiment with limited gov't has failed. But if a state (let's say the U. S. Federal gov't) were abolished, wouldn't the fact of human depravity ensure that another one would be waiting in the wings? It seems to me that the desire of some to rule and the willingness of most to be ruled makes the state an inevitable curse of human existence.
The point anarchists attempt to make is related to convincing the general population that being ruled by a monopolistic entity is not in their best interests. In doing so the mere attempt at establishing some form of monopolistic, centralized rule will utlimately fail since citizens would not recognize it as a legitimate organization.
"Few men desire freedom; the greater part seek nothing more than fair masters" - Sallust.
jerryandauntie 1 year ago
I understand the force of the anarchist argument against government, and I agree that our experiment with limited gov't has failed. But if a state (let's say the U. S. Federal gov't) were abolished, wouldn't the fact of human depravity ensure that another one would be waiting in the wings? It seems to me that the desire of some to rule and the willingness of most to be ruled makes the state an inevitable curse of human existence.
RMMHS4RP 2 years ago 2
The point anarchists attempt to make is related to convincing the general population that being ruled by a monopolistic entity is not in their best interests. In doing so the mere attempt at establishing some form of monopolistic, centralized rule will utlimately fail since citizens would not recognize it as a legitimate organization.
Mechanized0 2 years ago 2
Tom Woods is the man. He needs to run for office. He would DECIMATE ANYONE in Debate.
bajoverga 2 years ago 7
This comment has received too many negative votes show
here in the end the stupidity of anarchists really surfaced.
dinkolino2 2 years ago