Governments are distinctly different than most other organizations, primarily because they can force you to do something you don't want to do. Corporations can't do this (unless there is a monopoly on a needed utility (water company, etc). Even cartels and gangs are terrible because they act as a government in small/local areas, but have incredibly unfair punishments when people don't comply. Governments are ultimately far more dangerous than almost any other organization.
I don't suppose you think differently, but in general: I think it's worth reminding ourselves that "a government" is made up of multiple people, which may be largely influenced by distinct cliques, whether or not those cliques are within the government. It may be the case that real danger lies predominantly within those cliques.
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How about any organization (distinct group of humans)?
Governments are distinctly different than most other organizations, primarily because they can force you to do something you don't want to do. Corporations can't do this (unless there is a monopoly on a needed utility (water company, etc). Even cartels and gangs are terrible because they act as a government in small/local areas, but have incredibly unfair punishments when people don't comply. Governments are ultimately far more dangerous than almost any other organization.
I know what you mean.
I don't suppose you think differently, but in general: I think it's worth reminding ourselves that "a government" is made up of multiple people, which may be largely influenced by distinct cliques, whether or not those cliques are within the government. It may be the case that real danger lies predominantly within those cliques.