Thread: Is anarchy a good idea? How could it work?

Originally Posted by Universal Mind

That the suggested remedy is worthless and would just incite lawless conflict.

Of course there will be lawless conflict - regardless of system. Human beings are not perfect. The only ways to avoid lawless conflict would be to either legalise all conflicts - or kill everyone.

Originally Posted by Universal Mind

Then with your suggested system, local majority or might would always prevail. If your neighbors don't like they color of your house, they can spray paint a new color on it, or even their gang symbols, and there would be nothing you could do about it except paint a new color that they could paint over.

It is always, in every situation and under every system, the most powerful who prevail.

What would make anarchy less violent than any alternative, is the knowledge that if you make enemies, you will be more likely to die prematurely, or suffer other unfavourable consequences. Have you ever wondered about why the US and the Soviet Union never destroyed each other (and the rest of the world with them)? Between nations exists a state of anarchy.

Originally Posted by Universal Mind

Rulers do want land because of the increased power and revenue that come with it. World history is covered with land invasion.

That's not arguing; that's just repeating yourself regardless of what I responded.

Originally Posted by Universal Mind

Let's say that invading force is Russia or China. Beat them up with what?

Whatever means are appropriate for the situation.