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Re:Doing Laundry on Campus Without a Phone by scarface_74 on Monday September 04, 2023 @12:18AM (#37377069)
I see nothing about your explanation that says we should give the one entity that has the power to take away our liberties with violence more power then necessary.
Re:Doing Laundry on Campus Without a Phone by dredmorbius on Wednesday September 06, 2023 @08:26PM (#37413264)
Again: The state's claim is to legitimacy. A capricious exercise would be an abrogation of legitimacy.

Using force outside prescribed circumstances, beyond necessity, or to serve perverted ends (e.g., benefiting a specific politician, bureaucrat, or political supporter or special interest) would be a capricious use.

Again, read Weber's definition, and I strongly recommend listening to David Runciman's explanation. I came across it long after coming to a similar conclusion myself, he addresses virtually all my own understandings and concerns especially clearly.