I wrote a long reply last night but after seeing The Age this morning I have decided not to send it. it really isn't worth the bother. You're amused and impressed by the label of anarcho-capitalist. You obviously haven't thought through what it actually means - it devolves inevitably to a kind of neo-feudalism, where wealth=might and might makes right. without regulation and laws, things like the following are business as usual rather than crimes that can be prosecuted when they're discovered: http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/political-news/visa-scheme-rorting-leaves-f... in short, up to $40,000 fees and loans of 48% interest just to get a shit job in australia, with bullshit promises of permanent residency. contracts that include agreeing to being sacked for falling sick or engaging in trade-union activity. threats of deportation for talking to authorities. THAT is what anarcho-capitalism is all about. exploitation, debt-bondage, slavery. Go live in Somalia if you think it's so fucking wonderful. You can even own other people there if you want, without evil socialist rules prohibiting such sales contracts. craig -- craig sanders <cas@taz.net.au>