A government is a compulsory territorial monopolist of ultimate decision-making (jurisdiction) and, implied in this, a compulsory territorial monopolist of taxation. That is, a government is the ultimate arbiter, for the inhabitants of a given territory, regarding what is just and what is not, and it can determine unilaterally, i.e., without requiring the consent of those seeking justice or arbitration, the price that justice-seekers must pay to the government for providing this service.
Hans-Hermann HoppeEgalitarianism, in every form and shape, is incompatible with the idea of private property.
Hans-Hermann HoppeDemocracy virtually assures that only bad and dangerous men will ever rise to the top of government.
Hans-Hermann HoppeDemocracy allows for A and B to band together to rip off C. This is not justice, but a moral outrage.
Hans-Hermann Hoppe