discoveringbtc on Nostr: "which possesses either or both (in actual fact, almost always both) of the following ...
"which possesses either or both (in actual fact, almost always
both) of the following characteristics:
(a) it acquires its revenue
by physical coercion (taxation); and
(b) it achieves a compulsory
monopoly of force and of ultimate decision-making power over
a given territorial area.
Both of these essential activities of the
State necessarily constitute criminal aggression and depredation
of the just rights of private property of its subjects (including
self-ownership)."
- The Ethics of Liberty š¶š
both) of the following characteristics:
(a) it acquires its revenue
by physical coercion (taxation); and
(b) it achieves a compulsory
monopoly of force and of ultimate decision-making power over
a given territorial area.
Both of these essential activities of the
State necessarily constitute criminal aggression and depredation
of the just rights of private property of its subjects (including
self-ownership)."
- The Ethics of Liberty š¶š