tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542518648627849085.post214201457760613006..comments2024-02-11T06:00:30.938-07:00Comments on Skeptical Eye: Tapped Out: When Water Bills Force ForeclosureNickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991410496107221875noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542518648627849085.post-51348117237721885082010-05-22T13:00:42.627-07:002010-05-22T13:00:42.627-07:00Just because something can be abused does not make...Just because something can be abused does not make it evil. I feel like an anarchist's attitude is comparable to one whose heart is broken, so they try being gay, only to have their heart broken once more. At this point the anarchist might swear off sex entirely.<br /><br />Rather than look at this abusive example as a call for anarchism (in which scenario there is probably no running water), one might instead see that government is structured in such a way as to solve such a problem if an active role is assumed by citizens. Refusing to take part is passive support, something you can't be accused of because you have publicly made this issue known.<br /><br />In a way, even if you claim to be an anarchist, you provide a vital service to those who are civically minded and interested in active improvement. Criticism of the government is the most important ingredient in a healthy democracy (also need: 1 part education, 1 part liberty, and just a pinch of bullshit).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02504734487692109101noreply@blogger.com