Well, I am not in that group - but everyone on the planet should start considering options to the never ending paradigm of state monopolies and (non) solutions that are forced on all of us equally through nationalism and statism. This book is proof that we can do better than the states (non) solutions. In fact, I dare say that a full college course could be based on this book alone, it's that well rounded and in depth.
In the past decade I have read a lot on this topic, but let me say that this is by far the most comprehensive and in depth work in this area, period! What else can be expected from such an insightful economist, and someone with a developed understanding of law and justice from multiple perspectives. Bruce Benson, imo, should be regarded a titan for taking on such a complex subject and all the useless, baseless, and derogatory attacks that come from the statist quo - he holds his ground amazingly well. This publication should unanimously be regarded the sole authority on the matter of stateless justice system(s).
Benson does a superb job of shooting down just about every possible "what if", objection, and many of the obtuse critiques of from the statists quo - imho, it's just amazing. He addresses the shortcomings of his previous writing on the topic, outlines them, and corrects them with cogent, easy to understand arguments and nearly perfect logical consistency. I have to say, if you are interested in how a justice system can function without the state being involved or even a system where the state justice system would have to compete against private justice systems, this is probably the only book worth investing in and reading.
More compliments to Benson: you'll not find a more comprehensive presentation, and cogent set of arguments for how a stateless society will function in regards to a justice system. Nobody can read this book and walk away and simply just maintain their previous assumptions or beliefs. This book can actually teach you a new way of thinking and how to critique the state more appropriately and effectively - as anarchists and libertarians should. I think that all liberty minded people should consume this and improve their understanding of a free market and how it will actually work. The end of the state, like all things, is inevitable and that is why this is a must read. The only thing we as a species should allow to replace the state is a truly Free Market, and Benson has given us one of the most powerful tools (understanding thereof) that the Free Market will require to have to be truly viable and lasting solution post state.
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