Discussion Thread: Mr. Invisible vs. X Factor

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Mr. Invisible and X Factor will be engaging in a true debate. The topic is: "Is government needed?" X Factor will be arguing the position that government is needed. Mr. Invisible will argue the position that government is not needed. This debate will be more philosophical in nature. There will be 10 posts each consisting of 1 opening post, 8 posts to argue positions, and a concluding post. X Factor will make the first opening post. This thread is for users to discuss the debate and following the debate a poll will be created to select a winner.

 

[HumanBeing]

Looks like we've started off with the predictable "we're all doomed unless we have a small ruling elite to watch over us" scare tactics. It's amazing how governments commit the vast majority of violence carried out in the world today, yet statists claim we need government to protect us from violence. The lack of logic is astonishing.

 

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Their debate has concluded. Feel free to discuss each debater and their arguments.

 

[X Factor]

Looks like we've started off with the predictable "we're all doomed unless we have a small ruling elite to watch over us" scare tactics. It's amazing how governments commit the vast majority of violence carried out in the world today, yet statists claim we need government to protect us from violence. The lack of logic is astonishing.

Government is like anything else, too much of it is a bad thing. The reality is, though, that there is a legit roll for government.