Quote (Tylr @ Jan 16 2015 02:30pm)
State protects you in large by putting fear into people who may otherwise lash out and do violence.
And their are many who would if it werent for their fear of imprisonment.
You realize the fact that the US has the highest prison population in the world is evidence to the contrary right?
Criminals do not fear jail. Some people commit crimes in order to get a free ride in jail.
Having a loaded weapon in plain view would be a MUCH better deterrent for crime and a better fear based tactic to control people who may otherwise lash out and do violence.... But that would require you to defend yourself.
Quote (Mastersam93 @ Jan 16 2015 02:31pm)
Not to mention foreign armies.
When have you needed protection from foreign armies again? Oh right.. irrational fear dictates your decision to be a slave.
A well armed citizenry is a better defensible position than any standing armies.