Archived What , in your opinion, is the point of having a government? (AskVoat)
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Archived What , in your opinion, is the point of having a government? (AskVoat)
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[–] lettersofmarque 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago (edited ago)
To organize the defense of the village and manage resources in times of crisis. People can manage their own family and business just fine without regulation. The collective effort is needed in times of fire, flood, famine, and invasion. Otherwise government should fuck off.
To all those saying people will degrade into animals without the threat of punishment: you are wrong and your view of humanity is pathetic. Most people live without any such forced civilization. Thousands of rural counties with only one deputy and millions of rural people thrive with peace and community with limited government. Would you really kill your neighbor and take his shit without the fear of punishment? Obviously no, you just want to be left alone be to mind your business. Most people just want to be left alone to pursue their own endeavors - no fear of punishment required.
[–] Waiyu_Dudat 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
The fear of punishment causes people to act more irrationally and emotionally. The more a person is exposed to punishment and fear of punishment, the less stable they become and are more likely to continue punishing others. People don't leave peacefully through threats of punishment. People live peacefully through educated negotiations. "I know what I need and I have what you want, let's trade." Win-win.
[–] TherealScrable ago
Certain people would do that. It requires long-term thinking to not do that. In the end you do everything because it benefits you.
[–] lettersofmarque ago
No, the innate disposition of people is kindness and compassion, not murder, rape and robbery. You have to be taught to be a predator, be feeble minded, or have brain damage.
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