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> it has a monopoly on force I don't think this is true. These guys are still around[0] even after garnering their bad reputation. [0] https://pinkerton.com/
by ilovetux 3y ago
> it has a monopoly on force
I don't think this is true. These guys are still around[0] even after garnering their bad reputation.
[0] https://pinkerton.com/ https://pinkerton.com/
- ilikehurdles 3y agohttps://www.britannica.com/topic/state-monopoly-on-violence https://www.britannica.com/topic/state-monopoly-on-violence
- banannaise 3y agoThey can only operate as such because the state turns a blind eye. It is no coincidence that they tend to be hired by parties that have tremendous political influence, act much like private police, and have an extremely cozy relationship with the actual police.