> How does a government work under this theory? It sometimes doesn't. Governments have failed many times throughout history. But assuming a typical state of g

> How does a government work under this theory? It sometimes doesn't. Governments have failed many times throughout history. But assuming a typical state of government affairs: Obligation. An obligation to oneself, to one's peers, and perhaps even to force. One is normally compelled to see government work – because they want it to, or, at very least, are afraid of the consequences if it doesn't. None of that seems to apply in this case, though. So, again, if you remove the concept of being compelled, what is "obligation" trying to communicate?