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Re:Twitch will ban users for 'severe misconduct' that occurs... by devmunchies on Thursday April 08, 2021 @03:00PM (#26742424)
> this is a good thing, as the state has a monopoly on use of force

i disagree that its a good thing. The threat of a minor altercation from property owners helps maintain stability (emphasis on minor).

And the state having a monopoly on violence changes the dynamic of property, where the government can take whatever it wants from me (even my children) if they want to dream up a reason.

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Re:Twitch will ban users for 'severe misconduct' that occurs... by krapp on Thursday April 08, 2021 @03:21PM (#26742641)
>And the state having a monopoly on violence changes the dynamic of property, where the government can take whatever it wants from me (even my children) if they want to dream up a reason.

On the other hand, without the state having a monopoly on violence, anyone has the right to take whatever they want from you, given sufficient force.

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