Government, or the lack thereof

Tongpu: When I say "without government", "killing everybody in government or with a stake in defending it" is a valid option. It's called "revolution". I guess they could also step down peacefully, or they might collapse on their own.

My personal recommendation would be giving no quarter to the authorities during a revolution.

Perhaps those who surrender might be spared, but I wouldn't advise it: If you leave the cops and the politicians alive, they're bound to revert to their old habits. I do not believe in reeducating authoritarians: Culling them is less risky.

edited 7th Mar '11 2:47:48 AM by SavageHeathen

You exist because we allow it and you will end because we demand it.

Of course. As is teleporting us to another planet. The issue on my mind is feasibility, not validity.

edited 7th Mar '11 2:59:55 AM by Tongpu

That is a disturbing line of thought.

EDIT: Okay, that was slightly inflammatory. I think it could be better summed up as, what would be your criteria for who would be considered 'authoritarian'? Are you basing this on actions or words, or thoughts? How would you deal with people who disagree with authoritarianism, but also disagree with your system?

edited 7th Mar '11 7:07:59 AM by EthZee

By murdering anyone who attempts to force their will on another individual, aren't you yourself forcing your will upon them?

Isn't it authoritarian to blindly exterminate any individual who seems to hold authoritarian ideals?

Under your current system you would need to kill yourself if you tried to enforce your doctrine.

edited 7th Mar '11 12:48:04 PM by Pentadragon

Ding, ding, ding!

Reeducation might be "risky", but culling is certain to result in deaths (people die when they are culled).

Given the choice between the risk of something bad and the guarantee of something bad, I'd rather take the risk.

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edited 7th Mar '11 3:13:13 PM by ViralLamb

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