This approach intrigues me, but I don't understand how to reconcile it with my firm belief that most government officials are criminal thugs.
Contracts are all well and good, but if you are interacting with a person who has no intention of following agreements, and who thinks they have the right to force you to do what they want -- and that using violence is justified in their efforts, why would I expect them to heed any of this?
Judges, courts, police, legislators, etc have all clearly demonstrated that they don't believe in any sort of law. They apply the law when it is convenient to them.
What am I supposed to do if the response to "Can you demonstrate that?" is "You have the right to remain silent" and "Put your arms behind your back?"
Why should I have any faith that a judge to whom I make an appeal actually has the intention of respecting me as a equal party with whom there is an agreement? Governments have shown time and time again that they care not a fig for our agreements.
Help me understand how the approach you describe here works when people in power are comfortable using violence against you.
the response will come when you start looking for it. You questioning from a slave perspective. You still thinking about yourself as a victim. It takes knowledge, patience, and good faith. There's no shortcuts. They are not magic.
This approach intrigues me, but I don't understand how to reconcile it with my firm belief that most government officials are criminal thugs.
Contracts are all well and good, but if you are interacting with a person who has no intention of following agreements, and who thinks they have the right to force you to do what they want -- and that using violence is justified in their efforts, why would I expect them to heed any of this?
Judges, courts, police, legislators, etc have all clearly demonstrated that they don't believe in any sort of law. They apply the law when it is convenient to them.
What am I supposed to do if the response to "Can you demonstrate that?" is "You have the right to remain silent" and "Put your arms behind your back?"
Why should I have any faith that a judge to whom I make an appeal actually has the intention of respecting me as a equal party with whom there is an agreement? Governments have shown time and time again that they care not a fig for our agreements.
Help me understand how the approach you describe here works when people in power are comfortable using violence against you.