Life and Death
Briefly

In a scenario where no institution can take a life, the horrendous power of unchecked governments would vanish, leading to a dramatic drop in global deaths.
Imagine a society where individual actions could be lethal, but the state, often the greatest threat, is bound by a vow not to end lives.
The paradox emerges: while personal freedom would enable individuals to harm without consequence, the state’s historical track record reveals it as the far graver threat.
When examining the potential for violence, it becomes clear that the permission of personal killing could ironically lead to a safer global community.
Read at Portland Mercury
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