The State: Misconceptions and Realities

This chapter critiques the common belief that the state serves the public as a benevolent service agency, revealing its coercive nature. It contrasts the operational efficiencies of private enterprises with the bureaucratic inefficiencies of government, emphasizing the lack of accountability and genuine feedback in public services. Additionally, it discusses the implications of budget cuts on essential services, using the Washington Monument Syndrome as a key example to illustrate how the state prioritizes self-preservation over public needs.