Quote Originally Posted by OngBonga View Post
Yup, which is why at first it would be horrible. But, over time, there will be a gernally common consensus of what kind of behaviour is acceptable, and what isn't. I would like to think that, over time, those of high morality would dominate those of low morality, based purely on numbers. I guess that's the key... there will be a battle of dominance between those who are civil, and those who are not. Who wins? I think, and hope, that civility wins.

But what you see here is the beginning of anarchism, before order is restored. What we haven't seen is anarchy allowed to flourish to see if the long term effects are positive. You're also looking at countries which were torn apart by war, hence the collapse in order. If a country like the UK suddenly turned to anarchy, it would be very different.

Don't get me wrong, of course I'm aware that I can't be sure that anarchism can work for humans in this day and age. But it's the deafult setting for the entire animal kingdom, and it's not something I would personally have a problem with because I consider myself to be of high morality, and would value community very highly, and protect it at all costs, in such a system. I think I'd be in the majority, and hopefully the dominat, group.
I think you're being a little optimistic in suggesting that all of the good parts of human nature will somehow rise to the top if we just let everyone do what they want.

That's why we have law and order in the first place, to discourage people from following their inner demons, and protect them from others who do so anyways. You can argue a better outcome would happen in anarchy, but it seems unlikely to me.

Basically I think you just want the man off your back so you can do whatever you want without fear of arrest. And that's fine with me as long as all your crimes are victimless. But not everyone is a good, moral person in the sense of respecting the rights of others.