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I think you missed the /s at the end of my comment! We agree, they are similar - but disagree where you say things should remain that way. They should not. F
by verisimi 4y ago
I think you missed the /s at the end of my comment! We agree, they are similar - but disagree where you say things should remain that way. They should not.
From my perspective, there is no moral foundation for the existence of any governance system, except self-governance. Governance should NOT have a monopoly on force, they cannot legalise taxation, or the initiation of attacks on individuals, or license people/businesses, etc. These actions are possible on account of governmental force (in the form of police and military) it is not a moral right.
- notacoward 4y ago> there is no moral foundation for the existence of any governance system, except self-governance "Self governance" is just another word for anarchy, which leads inevitably (and often quickly) back into autocracy. No thanks. Not even worth engaging with further.
- verisimi 4y agoThe options are anarchy (or accepting personal responsibility for one's life) or immoral governance by force; aka slavery (to those who are able to take personal responsibility); aka pretending it is possible to abdicate one's personal rights to some ficticious entity called government. Self governance is really just the start of one's life as an adult.
- exBarrelSpoiler 4y agoIsn’t recognizing one’s limits and dependence on others also part of becoming an adult?
- mbrodersen 4y agoEither somebody has a monopoly on force or you have a failed state/anarchy.