What exactly is the state for?

[bmolsson]

The state is nothing more than a standardization of rules and regulations in order to make a larger society run smoother. Anyone that makes more of it, will create trouble.....

[Papewaio]

Any point in standard rules and regulations when people and corporations will just side step them and use for instance sweatshops overseas, or mining corporations that will pollute rivers etc.

[bmolsson]

Any point in standard rules and regulations when people and corporations will just side step them and use for instance sweatshops overseas, or mining corporations that will pollute rivers etc.

Any point in having mods when people will post crap in other forums anyway.....

[Papewaio]

Any point in having mods when people will post crap in other forums anyway.....

True, but some states also have rules on what their citizens or corporations can do overseas.

If you commit pedophilia (sp) overseas as an Australian you can get charged back in Australia for the crime. Similar situation for Australian companies polluting overseas.

I think states to be effective in the 21st century will have to have multinational laws to cope with multinational citizens and corporations, both to help them succeed and to stop them from side stepping justice.

[bmolsson]

True, but some states also have rules on what their citizens or corporations can do overseas.

If you commit pedophilia (sp) overseas as an Australian you can get charged back in Australia for the crime. Similar situation for Australian companies polluting overseas.

I think states to be effective in the 21st century will have to have multinational laws to cope with multinational citizens and corporations, both to help them succeed and to stop them from side stepping justice.

As I said, that is what the state is for......