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The royalties oil companies pay are a form of tribute that's been formalized into law. Further, oil companies and cruise lines benefit from the protection of n
by leot 15y ago
The royalties oil companies pay are a form of tribute that's been formalized into law.
Further, oil companies and cruise lines benefit from the protection of nearby navies as well as deterrence via international law enforcement. Would a seastead be provided the same?
- learc83 15y agoConsidering the kind of boats pirates are likely to possess a seastead militia could likely provide equivalent localized protection. Naval vessels are expensive b/c of the scale of battle they are fighting. Less than a millions dollars or so of equipment and a few dozen militia would be enough to repel any pirate incursion to date. Pirates are in it for the money, they aren't going to be willing to accept large casualties.