Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2000 01:02:57 -0600
From: Sandi & Scott Spaeth <vespass-AT-swbell.net>
Subject: Re: Anarchism?


At 05:55 PM 11/28/00 -0800, Madalynn Bohm wrote:

>I do not know whether hierarchy and oppression is the natural state of 
>humanity, but i would like to think not.  Perhaps it would be best to try 
>an anarchist society first.  Should it fall, well, that's what revolutions 
>are for.

That any of us chafe under the yoke of authority should be a good 
indication as to the naturalness of hierarchy.

As for the original question, anarchist theory is interesting, but the 
rejection of hierarchy and all that it implies doesn't require intensive 
study, but rather personal reflection.  How do you want to relate to those 
around you?  As a supplicant, a master or an equal?  Everything else, the 
hyphenations, the critiques of existing social systems, comes later (if at 
all).

but that's just my opinion.

cheers,
scott
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