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The main problem with that argument is that it's based on false "facts". Private property predates government; it wasn't created by government. People have to a
by nybble41 6y ago
The main problem with that argument is that it's based on false "facts". Private property predates government; it wasn't created by government. People have to actually have stuff worth taking before the predatory protection rackets will appear to prey on them.
- chillacy 6y agoAfaik governments emerged during the transition from hunter gathering to agriculture. Hunter gatherers have some concept of private property, but it's in no way the same extent as in modern society. For one, hunter gatherers wouldn't really even think about owning land or animals.
- neolog 6y agoRobbers can take stuff from you or governments can take stuff from you and build public goods with the money.