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[–] Dirk@lemmy.ml 47 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Only if you’re not the government.

[–] anarchrist@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 1 year ago

I mean that's basically what the war is about: who all is the government where (i.e. who can arbitrarily kill people legally).

[–] spauldo@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 year ago

The exclusive right to commit violence is a standard feature of governments, yes.