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A 'State' is not inherently bad. That's just libertarian propaganda/dogma. Self-interested psychopaths in charge of a state is bad..
States always wind up being run by self-interested psychopaths.
That's not a "flaw;" it's the fundamental nature of the concept.
Being an self-interested psychopath is almost a requirement to be a company owner/manager
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We need a strong authoritarian leader and a massive police force to keep the people in line.
I think you forgot a /s
What makes you think I'm joking?
I assumed you were well intentioned and not trolling
I think some people missed the joke