[atlantaprog] Re: anarchy

>I thought I was a Libertarian for a while, but lately I've been wondering 
>if
>I might actually be an Anarchist.  I have no faith in government, but I 
>also
>have no faith in unfettered global capitalism.  My fundamental political
>philosophy can be summed up by the words: "Don't trust anything big."
>CH

I typically try to stay out of the political discussions because I can see 
advantages and disadvantages with most political parties and most political 
systems.  However, since anarchy has been brought up, I just wanted add my 
thoughts on the topic.

My problem with anarchy is that for it to work, people have to do not what 
is best for themselves, but what is best for everyone (and that will NEVER 
happen).  Otherwise, you would have a complete breakdown in civilization.  I 
suspect that in a state of anarchy, we would go straight to a nationwide 
riot / looting situation.  There are a lot of people who don't commit crimes 
because of the consequences, not because it's wrong to commit a crime.  
Plus, with no government, you'd instantly have regional gangs taking over 
cities; a bunch of civilian bullies with guns basically setting up regional 
governments that ran even more viscously than our current government.  I 
have too little faith in people to be an anarchist.

Our government is far from perfect, but there aren't many out there that are 
better.
-Wade

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