Answer to Question #126204 in Political Science for Boshungmebe

Question

Governments do a lot of things, such as collecting taxes and drafting people into the military, that we would object to individuals doing. Can this be justified? (Professor David Friedman, Santa Clara University)

Answer 1

Yes, it can be justified. Individuals are not bound by the social contract as in the case of government. Therefore, an individual is likely to abuse power and exploit other citizens.