My Belief Why Anarchy is Not a Decent Form of Society and Government

There are those who believe anarchy is the best way to live or a functional form of government. It seems to some anarchy is the system in which one can do what one desires free of rational or moral decision, to others it’s the disagreement with the current system or the idea of capitalism. By definition, anarchy is: a state or society without government or laws; political and social disorder due to absence of government control; lack of obedience to authority; insubordination; or confusion or disorder. I personally strongly disagree with the idea of anarchy being a form of society or government. Although I personally believe one should live to be happy, this is not the way to do so. I will begin by stating how Plato explains how anarchy would arise if a governing body acts unjustly, is seen with corruption and disregards the desires of a society; such a view seems common for any disbalance in government. To me, I conclude that such a society has the possibility to last by its ability to survive; however, such a system is temporary. Individuals living in anarchy will most-likely never live in peace; will be subject to chaos, confusion and conflicting ideologies; they will subjected to the lawlessness of others; and may force individuals to make radical, regretful or undesired decision; and are also subject to the continuing cycles of government. Through the continuing cycles of government, anarchism, as I believe is seen similar to the first form of tribal government, will eventually meet conflict through the desire for power or resources. Anarchy, in my opinion, will surely be ruled by those who are the strongest if not ruled by religious take over. This will most likely lead to tyrannical rule. If we look at competition for the strongest, many will try and seize control by becoming the strongest to assert some sort of power and control. Once one obtains power through force and is made known, one will attract a gathering. The more powerful, the more of a following they will have as others desire to follow in their footsteps or possibly want the protection of that who is strong or those who are afraid to challenge those who are possibly stronger than themselves. This creates gangs and idealistic stronger families. If the state of anarchy is subject to a large geographical scale, this will without doubt create feudalism. Local powers, gangs, and families will fight for greater dominance.  Nevertheless, the latent (unnoticed) effect of anarchy will lead to no new technologies being created and no necessary use of education. Without this, a society will be subject to illnesses and possible wide spread pandemics.  Depending on the size of the state of anarchy, there could be food shortages, a need for food production, or the rivalry to obtain food. There might even be the need for cleaner filtration systems because of water, land and air pollution. In addition, the future of such a society, will surely see a collapse of infrastructure do to the lack of resources, maintenance and necessary pollution treatment. In addition, another form of government, aside from tyrannical rule, would be the eventual reinstatement of democracy, in which a society comes together to make rules for a more organized and harmonious society. However, since there are various differences in decisions and ideas, such  society will most-likely be subject to chaos as ideas, desires, an decisions are in completion for what one believes to be right or what one finds is morally justifiable. Eventually this will lead to the desire of organization which leads to the creation of having representatives. From here, the cycles of government can take further shape and form another cycle or possible shift in government as well as social ideologies. Nevertheless, this is what will come of anarchy. If I may look at anarchy from a different perspective, perhaps it would be a formidable system if individuals had self-discipline, made use of ethics, valued essential education and came together as a local community to rationally address the need for economic, environmental and social problems. However, such nature can be seen as impossible and for this I believe anarchy is not a decent form of society and government. 

Perhaps the true question is what does one desire to do if there was anarchy or no government? Maybe by understanding why one wants such a system one can look for ways to implement such desires to the existing rule of laws if not find other ways to make it possible; within rational reason of course (murder will always be unjustifiable in my opinion). To me, this is the vary idea of the liberty and freedom stated by the founding fathers of America. Sadly I believe, it seems such an idea has possibly been forgot in our understanding of what is government.