I'm an anarchist but it is not accepted by my parents. I keep telling myself anarchy is not logical and wouldn't work, but I feel more strongly about it every time I think about it. HELP!
2007-11-25 13:21:37 · 6 answers · asked by Alex S 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
the people we have to enforce these "promises"(which are broken anyway) sometimes don't do their job or can't find the person who did it, so why have them?
2007-11-25 13:55:30 · update #1
there is a place between anarchy(which your right, would not work) and trusting the government(which you shouldn't) i don't see why you have to file and categorize your thoughts and beliefs. just know what you think is right and stick with it. i dont like titles for things.
2007-11-25 13:27:17 · answer #1 · answered by marlasinger5 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The freedom to do what you want needs to be tempered with working working for the best society. In other words, just because you are an anarchist, you can't go around killing people, robbing banks and the like. That only leads to chaos, which will come back to haunt you later.
The elimination of government has it strong points, but so does having a well ordered and fair system of government. Suppose the USA fell into anarchy. How long before other nations invade for America's natural resources? Isn't nice to know that the armed forces are in place to stop hostile aggressors that will force their laws on you?
2007-11-25 21:30:07 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alex, do you understand what a social construct is? If you do, then stop reading, I'd be wasting your time. If not, please, read on.
Should you and I meet, if we are to survive, we have to agree on a few things. I promise not to kill you if you promise not to kill me. I promise not to steal from you if you will do the same, etc., etc., etc.. Basic laws by which we agree to live so that we may live in harmony. If I break my promise and steal from you, then we are going to have a problem. No?
So, now we add enough people into the mix that we must now have someone to actually enforce these agreements -- there's always someone who thinks they are above the rest and that the rules do not apply to them. Suddenly, we are now faced with a government -- to keep track of all of these rules and a police force and when things get REALLY big, a military. Get the picture?
So, you want to do away with these agreements? Absolute survival of the fittest or at least the most ruthless? That my friend, is anarchy. If you want to succeed in life, you need to not only play by the rules, but learn how to make them work for you.
2007-11-25 21:35:32 · answer #3 · answered by Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that deep down, all people know that rules are necessary. A common language, a common history, and rules/laws are the 3 main components which hold the fabric of any society together. Without any commonality, a culture would fall apart. This is why, unlike the liberal viewpoint, the needs of the group must sometimes supersede the rights of the individual. IMO, this is just common sense.
2007-11-25 21:29:56 · answer #4 · answered by Who Am I 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
right to free speech and thought
you gotta respect your country, your family, but most importantly yourself
personaly its like communism
one is all power to govt, and the other no govt
but theyr the same in the way in a country with a lot of people, it aint gonna work
if your on a desserted island, its good....
but it aint gonna work
stop listning to the sex pistols if you wana get over it, read historical things about its failings
watch youtube videos of peoples oppinion, it might change urs...
but remember your right to freedom
2007-11-25 21:35:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If someone stole all your stuff would you want them to be arrested and have your things returned? If you do then your not an anarchist.
2007-11-25 21:25:41 · answer #6 · answered by Nate 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋