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 Anarchist in the 1800s started as a form to remove monarch, supreme and authoritarian power (or maybe they were just tired of 17 kings with the same name who knows). 

Back then, it was a bloody affair and they were far lefts to create a balance - and only until recent times, post 1970's /80s we see a shift of anarchist turning rights with more tech based resistance. There will never be an idea situation where people will not be dominated by rulers and powers, but the goal is for anarchists to keep them in check, provide resistance and empower the people to survive and be free 

 
 this was suppose to be a reply lol @iefan 🕊️ 
 Thanks for providing this important context. I've received great responses from people, and I now have a better understanding of their position, importance, and overall influence on what we currently have. 

I believe their existence is crucial as a form of resistance. Personally, I am very libertarian, so I already sympathize with their position. 
 passion and believes carries on far. btw the diff between govt and mafias is probably which way the law is leaning towards lol