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This is called "learned helplessness". It's the result of decades of state education teaching you that your only recourse is the nanny state. Funny how that wor
by mdpopescu 8y ago
This is called "learned helplessness". It's the result of decades of state education teaching you that your only recourse is the nanny state. Funny how that works out.
- thfuran 8y agoSo you're saying what, that he should have hired mercenaries to kill the guy and get his stuff back?
- fiatjaf 8y agoThat would be more reasonable than hiring a gigantic mercenary State that turns against you, takes you money and laughs at your requests for help.
- pargon 8y agoAnd if your mercenaries incorrectly target the wrong (innocent) person?
- mdpopescu 8y agoAnd if your cops incorrectly target the wrong person? How is that different? You're still the one paying them.
- mdpopescu 8y agoThank you. Also, to reply to your parent - Heinlein recommended public flogging. I believe it's criminally underused.
- tripzilch 8y agoNot the nanny mercs!