Thread: The Balance between Conservatives and Progressives - Why Consensus is the Next Stage

But where are you getting the coercion and illegitimate aggression from? Except where private companies are being regulated by the government in such a way that benefits the giants. But I'm not talking about that, I'm talking about a complete public utility, not a private company granted favors by the government.

Originally Posted by Omnis Dei

But where are you getting the coercion and illegitimate aggression from? Except where private companies are being regulated by the government in such a way that benefits the giants. But I'm not talking about that, I'm talking about a complete public utility, not a private company granted favors by the government.

Taxation is the coercion/aggression. It's also the inability of not being able to choose. Or even the inability to start up your own service because it may compete with a government monopoly in the area.

Originally Posted by Omnis Dei

But where are you getting the coercion and illegitimate aggression from? Except where private companies are being regulated by the government in such a way that benefits the giants. But I'm not talking about that, I'm talking about a complete public utility, not a private company granted favors by the government.

Taxes are not voluntary. They are based on coercion. You either pay them or go to jail even if you do not desire the services the government is providing.