The absence of government is more desirable than oppressive government, because it is much more difficult to truly live underneath an oppressive government than it is to start from scratch in a new, unorganized situation where you have more freedom. While it is somewhat unnerving to live in a circumstance with no government, and while no situation is void of issues and problems, a fulness of freedom would be present and the issues would be fixed much easier and quicker than in a despotic environment. Within oppressive governments the only solutions available are reform (which is unlikely in tyrannical conditions) revolution (extremely difficult, bloody, and violent) or not to do anything at all (which really isn’t an option). But, with an anarchist
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An example of a difficult situation for a revolution is in The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. The Lunar colonies in this novel are subject to a variety of injustices, high taxes, and forms of oppression. Their physical and political position renders them completely powerless against the decisions of Tera. Some, like Wyoming Knott, were optimistic about a revolution. “‘Revolutions have succeeded before.’” (pg. 47) But others, such as Manuel, knew there wasn’t a big enough chance. “‘Wye, correct me if I’m wrong. Revolutions succeeded when—only when—governments had gone rotten soft, or disappeared.’” (pg. 48) And he was completely right. Luna was powerless, and Tera was not growing any weaker. Fortunately, in the story, Manuel befriended a “self-aware” computer which increased their chances, and they took that chance. The problem is, having a super-intelligent, self-aware computer is the exception rather than the rule. So, it is like Man said, unless the government grows weaker, revolutions have hardly the slightest chance of success. It is better to be without any government at all, otherwise you will need chance revolution, which will most likely not succeed and you …show more content…
When addressing issues in tyrannical situations, life get’s much harder. And there is another option for dealing with oppressive governments: leaving or escaping the society. This solution has many difficulties as well, and it still points to anarchy as more desirable. First problem is that people generally don’t want to leave their homeland. They love where they live, and they won’t give it up unless they have to, so they usually try a revolution first. But then, if the revolution failed, most would be willing to leave. Tyrannical governments would try to prevent it, but some people do escape and break free, and they go to a new land. Usually people who are persecuted or oppressed by society go somewhere where there is no society– a place of anarchy. This proves that anarchy is more desirable than tyranny. And once there, the people set up a new government that allows them live their lives to the fullest extent, and to enjoy their
An example of a difficult situation for a revolution is in The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. The Lunar colonies in this novel are subject to a variety of injustices, high taxes, and forms of oppression. Their physical and political position renders them completely powerless against the decisions of Tera. Some, like Wyoming Knott, were optimistic about a revolution. “‘Revolutions have succeeded before.’” (pg. 47) But others, such as Manuel, knew there wasn’t a big enough chance. “‘Wye, correct me if I’m wrong. Revolutions succeeded when—only when—governments had gone rotten soft, or disappeared.’” (pg. 48) And he was completely right. Luna was powerless, and Tera was not growing any weaker. Fortunately, in the story, Manuel befriended a “self-aware” computer which increased their chances, and they took that chance. The problem is, having a super-intelligent, self-aware computer is the exception rather than the rule. So, it is like Man said, unless the government grows weaker, revolutions have hardly the slightest chance of success. It is better to be without any government at all, otherwise you will need chance revolution, which will most likely not succeed and you …show more content…
When addressing issues in tyrannical situations, life get’s much harder. And there is another option for dealing with oppressive governments: leaving or escaping the society. This solution has many difficulties as well, and it still points to anarchy as more desirable. First problem is that people generally don’t want to leave their homeland. They love where they live, and they won’t give it up unless they have to, so they usually try a revolution first. But then, if the revolution failed, most would be willing to leave. Tyrannical governments would try to prevent it, but some people do escape and break free, and they go to a new land. Usually people who are persecuted or oppressed by society go somewhere where there is no society– a place of anarchy. This proves that anarchy is more desirable than tyranny. And once there, the people set up a new government that allows them live their lives to the fullest extent, and to enjoy their