For the libertarian, government is the entity that has been allocated the exclusive right to legitimate violence.
Max Weber was a libertarian?
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.
If it's worth saying, but not worth its own post (even in Discussion), then it goes here.
(I plan to make these threads from now on. Downvote if you disapprove. If I miss one, feel free to do it yourself.)