I thought privateers were state sponsored (i thought that was the distinction from piracy?). Which sort of makes the comparison to ransom ware potentially more

I thought privateers were state sponsored (i thought that was the distinction from piracy?). Which sort of makes the comparison to ransom ware potentially more apt/thought provoking? In anycase disparity of oppourtunity is what breaks trust and therefor collaboration. The world needs to universally operate in the ballpark of fairness or we are all at risk in the long term. (This comment is also influenced by the under valued tech resources thought). Edit (sorry some more thought while fixing typos): When the disparity of oppourtunity is at state level there are privateers and wars, when at a personal level there are muggings and burglaries etc. *this is all probably stupidly obvious.. but as its against uncontrolled capitalism or classist segregation we dont seem to want to say it too much maybe?