Prismattic comments on Open Thread, January 15-31, 2012 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Prismattic 21 January 2012 02:01:57AM 2 points [-]

For the libertarian, government is the entity that has been allocated the exclusive right to legitimate violence.

Max Weber was a libertarian?

Comment author: TimS 21 January 2012 03:42:57AM * 2 points [-]

Hmm. It's embarrassing to admit I'm not as well read as I'd like. I'd only ever heard the concept in libertarian discussions. Thanks.