> “It might be shockingly new, but what came before it was (not necessarily, but potentially) arbitrary mob rule.”
Why do you believe this is the case? What about history informs this conclusion?
> “Or are you really assuming that policing predates anti-social and/or cruel behaviour? (I don't think you are)”
> “So, arbitrary violence by 'powers' (whatever they may be, police now, kings, knights and mobs before) is a given.”
No. Again, why do you believe this is the case?
> “I'd rather see that we try to pursue an institution that as much as possible tries to be non-arbitrary. In other words: rules-based.”
Non-arbitrary, rules based security does not require the police, the state, the mob, kings, or knights.
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2024-08-14 10:12:22
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