This is more fun from the libertarians at the Mises Institute. Well worth a read.

Is not democracy a controlled and formalized form of anarchy? (Or at least, it must be the greatest step towards decentralizing power yet taken by mankind.)

In such a state the role of the theory of justice and the concept of natural rights becomes very important. Attempting to balance Machiavellian moral equations in the absence of such core moral conceptions inevitably leads to the dehumanization of the citizens by their own government.

As many seek to persuade us to give up our rights in exchange for security we must wonder if we are not in fact giving up both!

Is not democracy a controlled and formalized form of anarchy?

Interesting concept. Definitely true on a certain level.

Is not democracy a controlled and formalized form of anarchy?

Interesting concept. Definitely true on a certain level.