How often do we surrender our agency, offering up our liberty at the altar of perceived safety? The state, cloaked in the mantle of protector, whispers its promises – order, stability, a world free from chaos. They would have us believe that only they possess the strength, the wisdom, to wield the sword against those who threaten our peace.
But consider this: Does true security lie in blind obedience to an authority that claims sole dominion over violence? Or does it reside in the vibrant tapestry of individual responsibility, where each person contributes to a shared well-being through their own actions and choices?
A monopoly on force breeds dependency, not security.