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MA Lewis's avatar

This reads more like the origins of tyranny than the origins of the state, i.e. government. I would think the state originated when one farmer said to another: "I have more eggs than I can use. Do you want them?" and the other said "I just butchered a hog and can't eat it all before it goes bad. How about if I trade you some ham for some eggs?" Eventually they met regularly to share a ham and eggs breakfast.

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Jon's avatar

Thank you for your excellent article. One thing is for certain, show me a minimalist government that does not trend towards interventionist.

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