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The accusation that this statist endorses violence against others is valid. Any personal view over whether the force is legitimate or not is irrelevant.

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The statist in this example endorses violence against others to the exact extent that most ACists do. So I don't really see how you have a leg to stand on making that accusation.

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Why don't you demonstrate to me why the theory of the state necessarily includes violence against innocents, since that's what you're claiming?

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Because that is exactly what you and Borodog have said about the state. In answer to your question about funding, a perfectly legitimate state would be administered and funded via direct democracy, including all matters of taxation.

I am not disagreeing with you that states have overwhelmingly been the PRIMARY initiators of illegitimate violence against individuals and property throughout recent history.