M. Dilger on Nostr: Irrespective of these details and semantics... it is much preferable to have a state ...

Irrespective of these details and semantics... it is much preferable to have a state that is effective in its ability to protect it's citizens rights from foreigners and from each other. In that point I am agreeing with the OP, or in my words that effective governments provide a valuable service that you can hardly get otherwise.