• exocrinous@startrek.website
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      2 months ago

      Anarchism isn't no government, it's no state. The distinction between a government and a state varies between different definitions, but the most widely accepted distinguishing characteristic of a state is a monopoly on the legitimate use of violence.

      For example, a high school club might have a system of government, with a president, treasurer, and secretary. But the club president has no greater right to the use of violence than any other member.

      It may be hard to imagine a national government operating the same way, but I believe it is possible.