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[-] unwarlikeExtortion@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 day ago

No. Violence always was, still is, and most likely almost forever will be - an integral part of society.

However, "The State" has the monopoly on it and on its legitimate use - one it lends out to its organs, giving them rules of conduct, standards and a uniform to make it feel legitimate.

this post was submitted on 31 Jul 2026
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