That could be true. However, I have to wonder if coercion is truly 'easier', or, more precisely, if coercion is indeed economically rational? Isn't war costly? Does not a coercive person have to pay the cost of living in constant fear of revenge and retribution? In other words, could it be the case that coercion is actually a more expensive, hence, economically irrational way to live than voluntary peaceful association? Could it simply be that people mistakenly hold the belief that 'coercion is easier'?
That could be true. However, I have to wonder if coercion is truly 'easier', or, more precisely, if coercion is indeed economically rational? Isn't war costly? Does not a coercive person have to pay the cost of living in constant fear of revenge and retribution? In other words, could it be the case that coercion is actually a more expensive, hence, economically irrational way to live than voluntary peaceful association? Could it simply be that people mistakenly hold the belief that 'coercion is easier'?