The Monopoly on Violence
May 31 2020
•2h 46m
•Documentary
This is a story of the violence and coercion that underlies our modern societies. Most of the time, our interactions are peaceful and consensual, but there is a large notable exception. The state maintains its power and ability to create law by the constant threat of force. It prohibits competition to its authority, and in this sense, represents a monopoly.
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See allDave Smith
Self
Eric July
Self
Ron Paul
Self
Maj Toure
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