Communities should rely on decentralized, voluntary associations to resolve conflicts and protect rights. Without centralized power, individuals and groups would be incentivized to cooperate and create mutual aid networks, fostering a culture of respect and collective responsibility.
For example, during the Spanish Revolution of 1936, many communities in Catalonia and Aragon successfully implemented systems of direct democracy and collective ownership. These communities managed to function without a central government, relying instead on federations of local councils to make decisions collectively.
Also, the founding fathers were very aware of the "tyranny of the majority" and drafted the Constitution to delegate powers to States and only protections provided by Federal level. We keep straying from that original vision.
Decentralize power instead of centralizing it.
So what I mean is, what if there is a deep conflict between the majority and the minority in that direct democratic ‘voluntary association’? In modern democracy, the majority can prevent excessive oppression of the minority by guaranteeing minimum human rights through law. However, since there is no such law in anarchism, wouldn't the majority be able to oppress the minority if they wish?
The idea is to prevent any one group from accumulating too much power. In theory, this structure would stop the majority from having the power or ability to oppress the minority.
An example is the Zapatista communities in Chiapas, Mexico. They’ve created a system of autonomous governance where decisions are made collectively through consensus, ensuring that minority voices are heard and respected. This decentralized approach spreads power across various local councils, reducing the risk of any single group dominating.
Key here is the culture of mutual respect and solidarity fostered withi… Read more
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Abolish a government of any sort and make a completely civilian-run country. Realistically, this cannot happen, so a true anarchy is near impossible as there is always SOMEONE that commands. I like the idea of anarchy, but it isn't realistic if you think about it. When you try to make a anarchy, you end up going to either a communist government, or a democracy, both of which are not ideal in this conversation.
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You also have to worry about hate groups blossoming because there's no laws to stop them.
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