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Cops do have authority to use violence, but they must not have a monopoly. If a cop encroaches on another person in an unjustified manner, they should face exac
by rpmisms 3y ago
Cops do have authority to use violence, but they must not have a monopoly. If a cop encroaches on another person in an unjustified manner, they should face exactly the same consequences, up to and including death.
- mindslight 3y agoI've certainly said nothing supporting police having a monopoly on violence in general. However, it seems unavoidable that cops have a temporary situation-scoped monopoly on violence while carrying out duly authorized functions. What other possible alternative is there that wouldn't also lead to every traffic stop being a shoot out?
- rpmisms 3y agoYeah, I agree with you. I'm a blue-sky libertarian, but libertarianism is an ideal, not a practical form of government.