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Originally Posted by Steven Lyle Jordan
What it is, is an understanding of the nature of Men, and a plain truth commentary on why we need laws in the first place. Or do you really believe this world would be a better place, and people better to each other, without laws and enforcement?
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Your constant reliance on histrionics and strawmen arguments don't make for an interesting or useful discussion. At the risk of justifying a silly question with an answer, no, I don't think we'd be better off with no laws or enforcement (I'm not sure what I said that implied that). However, I do think laws are inherently restrictive and that restriction is in itself a harm; a law is justified only where it cures or prevents more harm than it creates. A law should be more scalpel than cudgel.
Trying to somehow do away with internet anonymity would cause limited benefits and manifold harms. I just don't see how it can be justified.
HarryT already pointed out that libel and defamation laws already exist, and those have built-in balances and protections. I'm not sure what the need is for anything more.