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James Burrell II | 9 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +2 
 Values are learned, they are not intrinsic. And pro-society values have demonstrated a higher likelihood of human (as a species) survival than anti-social values (anarchy). The State is the natural evolution of codifying a society's values. Don't hate the player, hate the game.
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Michael Matulef | 9 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Values are indeed learned, and as Rothbard highlighted, the success of any social system, be it anarchist or statist, depends on the majority's disposition towards peaceful coexistence. Anarchism, rather than promoting violence, contends that by eliminating the institutionalized violence of the state, society can maximize opportunities for cooperation and minimize channels for aggression. The focus should be on fostering a society where individuals, through voluntary cooperation, uphold peaceful values.