That’s a fair concern — and I appreciate the clarification.

The question is valid: how do we protect peaceful people from those who are not?

But here’s the key difference: the presence of a coercive authority doesn’t eliminate the danger — it centralizes and legitimizes it. History shows us that the greatest threats to civilization have come through the mechanisms of state power, not in its absence.

Voluntary cooperation, community defense, and decentralized accountability are not perfect — but coercive systems aren’t either. In fact, they often make things far worse.

Relying on violence to prevent violence only entrenches the cycle. I believe the solution lies in responsibility, not force.

Also I think, you can only start by yourself. So i try to live accordingly, and clearly state my position to maybe inspire others.