According to a history professor I saw give a talk, that is what the state does. What's more, I agree.
He also said that the state is that which has law. To enforce law, one must be the only person, or organisation (such as a government) to be able to have total control over the population.
He also said that the state is that which has law. To enforce law, one must be the only person, or organisation (such as a government) to be able to have total control over the population.
A monopoly of organised violence follows this- normally administrated by the police force, or in extreme cases an army. If you are to disobey their law, they'll arrest you. If you protest violently against arrest, say with a firearm, it's within their rights to shoot you. Government controlled violence. It may sound horrific, but it's one of the only reasons that prevents us from descending in to anarchy and mob rule. In essence a revolution. History shows us that these are normally bloody.
An example of this is Egypt. If we follow this logic, it is no longer a state. It's army is not fully following the commands given by its government, and can no longer exert its monopoly. It can not disperse the hundreds of thousands of protesters marauding on the streets, so a overthrow of government is becoming more and more likely.
What will happen? Don't ask me - I'm only 17. It's not up to me...
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