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I’m not sure what you mean. It sounds like you’re implying that in the ideal lawful society, the gas station clerk is supposed to be the one defending the gas s

I’m not sure what you mean. It sounds like you’re implying that in the ideal lawful society, the gas station clerk is supposed to be the one defending the gas station against theft?

sdwr 3y ago
In an ideal lawful society, a disagreement over gas won't escalate into a violent confrontation. So the attendent can intervene, because they aren't in physical danger.
- c22 3y ago
  Of course in this sort of society no one is stealing gas in the first place, so the attendant has no reason to intervene.
  - tshaddox 3y ago
    Yeah, if we're dismissing the possibility of direct physical violence with the wave of a hand, why not wave the hand a second time and dismiss the possibility of gasoline theft?
  - xp84 3y ago
    A robbery there would go something like: (Note: for some reason this seems to work best in a New Zealand accent) “Listen up, sir. I intend to steal the contents of that till. Be a good pal and hand it over.” “I’m afraid not. As you know, I’m duty-bound to protect this till, and I’m not about to hand it over to you.” “I’m afraid I must insist. I intend to take it, all of it. Don’t make this uncomfortable. I don’t want to use harsh language, but I’m serious.” “I’m sorry, but it’s simply out of the question. There’s policies and regulations. I can’t just give this money out to you. If we did that, do you know how many people would be in here robbing us every day? There wouldn’t really be a gas station at all, would there? May as well shut the whole thing down then.” sigh “No, I’m sorry. I should have expected you weren’t about to give me the cash. I’ll leave. Obviously I’m not about to use physical force, and it’s clear you’re not budging on this one.”
mwigdahl 3y ago
Yes. It is part of the job requirement and the essential character of a good wage slave for an hourly, minimum-wage employee to lay down their life with joy and zeal in defense of their employer's profits and property.

I’m not sure what you mean. It sounds like you’re implying that in the ideal lawful society, the gas station clerk is supposed to be the one defending the gas station against theft?

sdwr 3y ago

In an ideal lawful society, a disagreement over gas won't escalate into a violent confrontation. So the attendent can intervene, because they aren't in physical danger.

c22 3y ago
Of course in this sort of society no one is stealing gas in the first place, so the attendant has no reason to intervene.
- tshaddox 3y ago
  Yeah, if we're dismissing the possibility of direct physical violence with the wave of a hand, why not wave the hand a second time and dismiss the possibility of gasoline theft?
- xp84 3y ago
  A robbery there would go something like: (Note: for some reason this seems to work best in a New Zealand accent) “Listen up, sir. I intend to steal the contents of that till. Be a good pal and hand it over.” “I’m afraid not. As you know, I’m duty-bound to protect this till, and I’m not about to hand it over to you.” “I’m afraid I must insist. I intend to take it, all of it. Don’t make this uncomfortable. I don’t want to use harsh language, but I’m serious.” “I’m sorry, but it’s simply out of the question. There’s policies and regulations. I can’t just give this money out to you. If we did that, do you know how many people would be in here robbing us every day? There wouldn’t really be a gas station at all, would there? May as well shut the whole thing down then.” sigh “No, I’m sorry. I should have expected you weren’t about to give me the cash. I’ll leave. Obviously I’m not about to use physical force, and it’s clear you’re not budging on this one.”

mwigdahl 3y ago

Yes. It is part of the job requirement and the essential character of a good wage slave for an hourly, minimum-wage employee to lay down their life with joy and zeal in defense of their employer's profits and property.