RE: A practical problem for the Anarchist and New Age Voluntarists (and any other starry-eyed idealist). (featuring @vuyusile as author)

[jonnyrevolution]

I consider myself a voluntaryist and I truly live by these principles moment to moment. My humble ideas on the problem of bad actors in society...

• You can only change what you can control, and most of the time it is only your own actions. Therefore, live the principles you believe in and set an example among others that is above reproach. This shows self-discipline and awareness.

• Bad actors thrive where vulnerabilities exist and this is the toughest area of concern when considering change. In a world where we didn't rely on state sponsored services, we would have better communication in communities. This would in a way, push the need for community based solutions on issues that arise. If there was better communication and connectivity about services needed in the community, probable solutions would arise where people would be responsible for certain tasks and would be compensated by the people that agreed to pay for the services. Hand shakes work better than arm twisting.

• There would obviously be a time period of transition for communities and how they would choose to connect to surrounding communities. This would allow for competing ideas to function and co-exist. The best solutions would be passed onto the surrounding communities to try and adopt if they actually work. Different solutions will obviously work better in differing locations. But the key is the competition of ideas.

Comments

[vuyusile]

So you advocate an evolutionary model driven by the passive virtue of good actors. I like the primacy of choice in the marketplace of ideas. But is this an answer to the women in a poor community that are being preyed upon by a serial rapist? I still can't see how we dispense with law and enforcement; how these services can be located in anything other than in specialist actors; and how the guardians of the specialist actors can be appointed in any more successful means than a democratic process with separation of powers and the checks and balances that this offers.
What happens when those resourced communities that can afford private specialist actors succeed in establishing safety in a community, but simply drive the bad actors into disorganised communities thereby increasing their plague. What do we say to the person who cannot vote with his feet in those communities?

[onetree]

@vuyusile I so feel you, being from South Africa, hating banks and government control over my life, but wondering how on earth it would work in a country like ours, as well as other less developed countries. I have seen all the arguments, but feel that possibly anarchists don't understand about a society like ours? Fellow disciple-in-waiting.

[jonnyrevolution]

I've read over what I have posted so far and I'm sure you think I'm just offering philosophy rather than real solutions.

That is true.....and admittedly I'm a thinker. Let me try to actually use the non-aggression principle to give a solution. As a precursor to my thoughts, I believe in the younger generation and think they can have a powerful voice in this conversation.

My Solution-

• To the people who are wronged: They should act in their self-interest to protect themselves the best way they see possible. Self-defense should be a primary option. (Travel in groups, carry a weapon or equalizer of sorts)

• In this particular situation without money, the affected group can act in solidarity within the community. Raising awareness by not just pointing out the bad acts, but by publicly shaming these acts and their unintended consequences. Effectively, teaching some in the process...which will lead to more joining the cause. The minority can find strength in voicing their opinions by standing together with proper timing.....I believe it can be effective. Martin Luther King, Jr. & Gandhi showed this to be beneficial.

• Violence is a showing of insecurity and individual weakness, as the bad actor is unable to find the solution to their want using other means. This is where the true problem sits. Be smart, when a bad actor is found out.....don't just retaliate and act in the heat of a moment. Rather, use this awareness as a strength. If the option to punish or rehabilitate is on the table; this is where a true aim in justice is needed. Every situation may need to be different and these creative responses will be historical. All life is precious.

• Empower the younger generation to harness the ideals of good morality, and to care for others as they might care for themselves. Also, give them the understanding of the totality or compounding nature of the problem. I believe this will lead them to take responsibility and ownership, which can massively shift positive attention toward probable community solutions beyond the steps I've thought of.

[jonnyrevolution]

I wasn't necessarily offering a solution to this broad topic that reaches to every part of the earth. I was in a manor suggesting that a community without limitations could choose with discussions the best route(s) they see.

I can understand it feels helpless in some communities (ex. majority of men are causing problems for the women)....if the heavy hand of government law doesn't offer a solution, then what I'm asking you to think about is what do the wronged people do? The limitations are that people don't take on the problems themselves because they are hoping to rely on powers above....but what if we are the powers that need to solve the problem?

[vuyusile]

You have offered concrete steps at both a decentralised and centralised level; and much to ponder - which is more than some of the other replies. I wish that my steem power was not still so low so that I could vote up some of your and other comments. Tough being a newbie.;-)

[jonnyrevolution]

Thanks for your feedback. Even when pushed to give solutions, I want to stress the importance of creative solutions by working together voluntarily. By no means do I think my worldview solves all the problems....but I have seen real value by living by these principles and I have faith in myself.

[zev]

Start a thread seeing who would commit to giving up their comforts for the promise of change, and begin acquiring land resources, and financing. https://steemit.com/anarchy/@zev/a-practical-solution-for-the-anarchist-and-new-age-voluntarists

[zev]

Model would not need to be scaled and moved, groupings should be decided by voluntary interests, and methodology chosen by symposium, I recommend football fields, since they have occupancy of 10 thousands. Likely cities would be early adopters, or your group needs to acquire large plots in a near area and expand as new members join. https://steemit.com/anarchy/@zev/a-practical-solution-for-the-anarchist-and-new-age-voluntarists